As a key stakeholder in the rail sector, ARIA is committed to driving local industry participation, infrastructure development, and trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Our goals include:

• Expanding rail exports through targeted global trade opportunities.
• Advancing rail safety standards and regulatory frameworks in collaboration with the Railway Safety Regulator.
• Enabling third-party access to rail infrastructure to foster competition and efficiency.
• Securing sustainable funding to support industry growth, including through the Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) funding program.