National Railways of Zimbabwe

National Railways of Zimbabwe
Company typeState-owned company
IndustryRail transport
FoundedMay 24, 1893
Headquarters,
Key people
Lewis Mukwada, general manager
ProductsRail transport, Cargo transport, Services
OwnerRepublic of Zimbabwe (100%)
Number of employees
7,543 (2008)
Websitewww.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. It was established in 1893 and is governed by an Act of Parliament. 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.