Derailment of the urban train in Kinshasa, 15 days after its resumption

The urban train in Kinshasa derailed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Masina, just fifteen days after its resumption. No injuries were reported, but the incident raises concerns about the state of aging infrastructure. According to ONOTRA, the railway was obstructed by waste and illegally dumped sand. Traffic was halted, but a resumption is planned for Thursday evening.