Namibia: TransNamib investigates train derailment

TransNamib investigates train derailment

TRANSNAMIB is investigating the circumstances of train derailment near the Rössing Uranium Mine in the Erongo Region on Thursday morning.

The state rail operator's spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer said no injuries were recorded.

According to her, the railway line between Swakopmund and Arandis has been closed.

“We sincerely apologise to our stakeholders and customers for any inconvenience caused and we are working to restore the service on the line as soon as possible,” Raubenheimer said.

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Namibia: Stomach Train Arandis | Старый локомотив Арандис Намибия

Stomach Train Arandis

A historic steam locomotive, its steenkoolwa, a passenger car, two trucks and a caboes, found their last resting place in Arandis, when the narrow rail train, which was restored in its former beauty, was made public by the Arandis Town Council.

The narrow-track steam machine, its stone-koolwa as well as three other historical vehicles, one for passengers, one for goods and one for cattle, which was restored by students of the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) symbolizes the beginning of the railway period in Namibia and is therefore of great cultural interest.

The restoration of the steam machine was supported by the German Embassy with a amount of N$250,000 as part of Germany’s support for cultural heritage.

Since 1985, approximately N$10 million has been made available for the preservation of Namibia's rich cultural heritage. In September 1897, the work on Deutsch Southwest Africa's first large railway line between Swakopmund and Windhoek begins. With stations in Welwitschia, Karibib and Okahandja, the railway line finally reached Windhoek in June 1902. It was built as a 600 mm narrow track line and worked until 1960.

The handed over steam machine was already in use before World War I and is the last of its kind in Namibia. Its restoration makes a significant contribution to the preservation of Namibia's railway history.

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Namibia: day excursion to Rossing Uranium Mine | Россинг Намибия

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A day excursion to Rossing Uranium Mine in Namibia, 60 km from Swakopmud, near town Arandis. Rossing is the largest open-cast uranium mine in Africa.

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Uranium was discovered in the Namib Desert in 1928 in Swakopmund area, but it was not until intensive exploration in the late 1950s that much interest was shown in the area. After discovering numerous uranium occurrences, Rio Tinto secured the rights to the low grade Rossing deposit in 1966. Ten years later, in 1976, Rossing Uranium, Namibia's first commercial uranium mine, began operating.

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Namibia: Rossing Mine near Swakopmund | Урановая шахта Россинг в Намибии

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Rossing Mine, Swakopmund area, Namibia

Rossing Mine is located 60 km east of Swakopmund, off main road to interior. It is the world’s largest open-cast uranium mine. Uranium was first discovered here in the 1920s by Peter Louw, though his attempts at developing the mine quickly failed. In 1965, the concession was transferred to Rio Tinto-Zinc, and comprehensive surveys determined that the formation measured 3 km long and 1 km wide. Ore extraction came on line in 1970, but didn’t reach capacity for another eight years.

Rossing, with 2500 employees, is currently a major player in Swakopmund and Namibia’s economy. The affiliated Rossing Foundation provides an educational and training centre in Arandis, north-east of the mine, as well as medical facilities and housing for its Swakopmund-based workers. It has promised that the eventual decommissioning of the site will entail a massive clean-up.

Three hour mine tours depart at 10 am on the first and third Friday of each month from parking area below Hotel Schweizerhaus. Reservations are made at least one day in advance at the Swakopmund Museum.

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