Gabon: Rail disruptions to persist through at least April 23 following derailment between Mbel and Oyan

Event

Authorities have stated they anticipate all rail services to resume by evening hours, April 23, following the derailment of a freight train, April 22. Commercial passenger services have been canceled and while some services may run during this period, further cancellations and delays are likely. Disruptions come after a mining train derailed along the Trans-Gabon Railway between Mbel and Oyan at about 07:20, April 22. No fatalities were reported following the incident. Derailments occur regularly on Gabon's rail network.

Further freight and passenger rail disruptions are possible in the coming days as maintenance operations continue along the affected line.

Advice

Reconfirm all freight and passenger transport arrangements along the Trans-Gabon Railway before departure. Consider alternative transport modes for critical travel or shipments.