About Eswatini Railways

Eswatini Railways is a parastatal organization that provides transport services for import and export commodities as well as transit cargo. It is rated one of the best railways in the SADC region in terms of transit time, reliability and predictability. It links Swaziland’s main industrial centres with the railway systems of South Africa, Mozambique and other SADC countries that trade with overseas markets. This railway owns and maintains the infrastructure, rolling stock and operates a 301km rail network.

May, 2020 – Eswatini Railways Donates medical equipment in support of the COVID-19 initiative

Today, 20 May 2020, Eswatini Railways donated medical equipment worth E260, 000.00 to the Kingdom of Eswatini Government through the National Disaster Management Agency in support of the COVID-19 initiative. Handing over the cheque is ESR Board of Directors Chairman Alex Mngomezulu and ESR CEO Nixon Dlamini. In his Remarks ESR CEO stated that as a corporate citizen ESR will always support the government and the nation where possible. He urged all corporates and individuals to come forward and make a contribution in this noble initiative. He then wished everyone good health during this difficult moment. Click here to read more...

March, 2020 – Eswatini Railways has a new CEO

On the 16th March 2020, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe hosted the ESR Board of Directors Chairperson and the media in a media briefing to announce the appointment of the new ESR Chief Executive Officer. Click here to read more...

March, 2020 – Eswatini Railways gets a new Board of Directors

Esteemed ESR Stakeholders must be advised that following the end of term of the Board in 2019, the Honourable Minister for Public Works and Transport has appointed the Board of Directors for Eswatini Railways for a period f 3 years. Click here to read more...