Company type | State-owned company |
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Industry | Rail transport |
Founded | May 24, 1893 |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Lewis Mukwada, general manager |
Products | Rail transport, Cargo transport, Services |
Owner | Republic of Zimbabwe (100%) |
Number of employees | 7,543 (2008)[1] |
Website | www.nrz.co.zw |
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), formerly Rhodesia Railways (RR), is a Bulawayo headquartered state-owned enterprise that operates the country's national railway system.[2] It was established in 1893 and is governed by an Act of Parliament.[2] It has a commercial-administrative center in Harare and a supply center in Gweru. The Zimbabwean railway system was largely constructed during the 20th century.