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About Us
about company
Connecting the world to the African Rail Network
Pointe Rail values the integration of new technologies in the rail industry. we keep exchanging and collaborating with partners from US, Turkey, China, Germany and Africa to develop and access to updated technologies, updated equipment that meet the requirement of this new century.
Our business culture
“Partnership of longevity, brand of credibility”
Key Facts Relating to Pointe Rail:
- Strong industry knowledge focused on providing innovative and flexible solutions to clients’ needs;
- In house engineering and design competency capable of providing clients with tailored engineering solutions;
- Significant and well-protected intellectual property within the design and management teams;
- 20+ years experience in rail-related operations;
- Good understanding of the demand in Africa for rolling stock including which locomotives, wagons and passenger coaches suit the tough African operating environment;
- Established relationships with suppliers of components and equipment including an IP agreement to manufacture the National Railway Equipment Company (“NREC”). NREC is the largest private locomotive manufacturer in the world, based in the USA;
- Established infrastructure for the refurbishing of rolling stock with the ability to ramp up production when required; and
- Experienced senior management team in the rail industry (avg 30 years of experience per individual).
Pointe Rail’s Areas of Operations
Business Strategy
Pointe Rail’s strategy is to leverage off Africa’s underdeveloped transport infrastructure in rail. The following are the cornerstone to this strategy:
Rail is the best option
Rail is the cheapest, most fuel efficient and most effective way of exporting bulk products and passengers
Relatively few competitors and High barriers to entry
Currently there are only a few players in a very large market. Pointe Rail within the group and its partners have a good track record in Africa and are competitively priced compared to many of its international rivals.
Partners in participating
National Railway Equipment Co. (‘NRE) – NRE, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, vertically integrated provider of new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive products and wheel services. Founded in 1984 by Lawrence Beal, NRE has grown to encompass fifteen facilities and affiliates making it the world’s largest independent supplier of new and remanufactured locomotives; new and rebuilt mechanical materials; electrical components; technical support and field services.
