Congo-Ocean Railway

The Congo-Ocean Railway is a vital rail line in the Republic of the Congo, connecting the capital city of Brazzaville to the port of Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic coast. Completed in 1934, its primary purpose was to bypass the rapids of the lower Congo River, thereby facilitating the transport of goods, particularly copper from Katanga, to the sea. This railway is crucial for the country's transit trade and economic development, especially for regions inland that are otherwise difficult to access. Pointe-Noire serves as the principal port and a major industrial center, with the railway forming the backbone of its logistical importance.12