The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) - welcomes the European Union’s €50 million grant, to support the rehabilitation of Zambia’s railway system. This investment is timely and strategic, offering the country a real opportunity to strengthen regional trade corridors, reduce transport costs, and ease pressure on heavily burdened road networks. A modernized railway can substantially boost competitiveness for agriculture, mining, and manufacturing while creating long-term jobs and lowering the cost of doing business.