Rail Transport Services
Efficient rail freight via the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway
Service Overview
The Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway represents a modern, efficient transport corridor connecting landlocked Ethiopia to the Port of Djibouti. Our rail transport service leverages this 756km electrified railway to provide reliable, cost-effective freight solutions.
With regular scheduled services and the capacity to handle bulk cargo, containers, and specialized freight, rail transport offers an excellent balance between cost, speed, and environmental sustainability for your logistics needs.
Key Features
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway:
Modern 756km electrified railway line
- Bulk Cargo Handling:
Specialized wagons for various cargo types
- Intermodal Connections:
Seamless connection to port and road transport
- Scheduled Services:
Regular departures with reliable transit times
Railway Route
Djibouti Port
0 km
Container terminal & port facilities
Dire Dawa
323 km
Major cargo hub & industrial zone
Adama (Nazret)
655 km
Industrial city & distribution center
Addis Ababa
756 km
Capital city & main terminus
Cost-Effective
Rail freight offers significant cost savings compared to road transport, especially for bulk cargo and long-distance shipments.
Eco-Friendly
Electric trains produce lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer, supporting your sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact.
Reliable Transit
Scheduled services with predictable transit times unaffected by road traffic, weather conditions, or border delays.
Cargo Types Handled
Containers
- • 20ft & 40ft containers
- • Reefer containers
- • Special containers
Bulk Cargo
- • Grain & cereals
- • Construction materials
- • Minerals & ore
Project Cargo
- • Heavy machinery
- • Industrial equipment
- • Infrastructure materials
General Cargo
- • Manufactured goods
- • Consumer products
- • Agricultural products
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