Transport in Zimbabwe
The government of Zimbabwe is the main provider of air, rail and road services; historically, there has been little participation of private investors in transport infrastructure.
Railways
The railway operator is National Railways of Zimbabwe.
total: 3,427 km (2012), 2,759 km (1995)
narrow gauge: 3,427 km of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge (313 km electrified - de-energized 2008) (2002), 2,759 km of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge (313 km electrified; 42 km double track) (1995 est.) (Because of unreliable power, the electrified section has been turned off in January 2008)
note: Note: that includes the 318 km Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway Company line (2002).
Railway links with adjacent countries
South Africa - yes - same gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Botswana - yes - same gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Zambia - yes - same gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)