New heavy mechanised maintenance works on the Nacala Corridor railway have been completed, securing safe and uninterrupted train operations along one of northern Mozambique's principal freight transport arteries.

The line spans 912 kilometres, connecting the coal-mining region of Moatize in Tete Province to the deep-water port of Nacala, passing through Malawi, and carries approximately 18 million tonnes of cargo per year. Inaugurated in 2016, the corridor includes 650 kilometres of track built and maintained by CR20.

Given the intensity of traffic on the line, extended closures are not operationally viable. Works — comprising track compaction, alignment correction, and ballast replenishment — were carried out during scheduled possession windows using heavy-duty machinery, under the supervision of the project owner and site inspectors. A joint inspection of the line's condition was conducted before each reopening.

According to the company, track anomalies have decreased significantly, with speed restrictions and temporary stoppages caused by infrastructure deficiencies now eliminated, contributing to the stability of the corridor and to the national economy.

The heavy mechanised maintenance carried out by CR20 encompassed track compaction, alignment correction, and ballast restoration, ensuring improved safety conditions and greater efficiency in rail freight transport.