# Kinshasa urban train service relaunch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kinshasa-urban-train-service-relaunch
> Updated: 2026-09-09T12:23:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, Kinshasa relaunched its urban train service after a fifteen-year hiatus. Operated by the Office National des Transports (ONATRA), the service connects the Central Station to the Masina sector as part of efforts to alleviate severe traffic congestion in the capital. Future plans include extending the line toward N’djili International Airport.

Shortly after the resumption of service, a derailment occurred in the Masina district in the Pelende neighborhood. The locomotive moved approximately one meter off the tracks, though no injuries or deaths were reported. ONATRA attributed the incident to tracks being obstructed by sand and refuse, citing illegal sand dumping and waste disposal by residents as contributing factors to the poor infrastructure condition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Kinshasa relaunches urban train service to combat traffic

Kinshasa has relaunched its urban train service after 15 years to combat severe traffic congestion and improve mobility across the capital.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinshasa-relaunches-urban-train-service-to-combat-traffic

### 2026-09-03: Kinshasa urban train derails shortly after service resumption

A Kinshasa urban train derailed in the Masina district just two weeks after resuming service. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights infrastructure challenges and waste issues on the tracks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinshasa-urban-train-derails-shortly-after-service-resumption

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Cite as: Kinshasa urban train service relaunch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kinshasa-urban-train-service-relaunch