Train is one of safest, fastest and preferred mode of transport in the world. One amazing fact with Railway transport is that its economical, quicker and best suited for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
In Africa a good of countries enjoy this mode of transport. In November 2018, Morocco inaugurated Africa’s fastest train. The train, which was tested at a speed of 357 km (222 miles)per hour runs Casablanca-Tangier journey to around two hours. It is about twice as fast as South Africa’s high-speed Gautrain linking Johannesburg’s international airport to the city’s financial district Sandton.
According to state news agency MAP, the high-speed line was completed at a total cost of 22.9 billion dirhams ($2.4 billion).
Here is a list of top ten fastest trains in Africa 2019
Train | Country | Speed | Description |
| Morocco | 320km/h, 200mph | Began operation in November 2018 Operated by national railway company ONCF |
| South Africa | 160km/h, 99mph | Began its operation in June 2012 Manufacturer-Bombardier Electrified train |
| Algeria | 160km/h, 99mph | Duo mode train that can either operate on diesel or electric |
| Tunisia | 120km/h, 74mph | Began its operation 2012 Manufacturer -Hyundai Rotem |
| Ethiopia | 120km/h, 74mph | Began operation January 2018 Fastest inter-country train in Africa Operated by government of Ethiopia and Djibouti
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| Kenya | 120km/h, 74mph | Operated by Kenya Railways Runs between Nairobi and coastal city Mombasa Begun operation July 2017 Diesel powered |
| Egypt | 120km/h, 74mph | Diesel powered Managed by Egyptian National Rail ways |
| Egypt | 100km/h, 62mph | Opened 1987 Manufacturer -Hyundai Rotem |
| Nigeria | 100km/h, 62mph | Opened July 2016 Diesel Powered |
| South Africa | 90km/h, 55mph | Operates on a 460km electrified rail System |