Zimbabwe railway officials cleared up confusion about a wall built across train tracks seen in viral photos online. The National Railways of Zimbabwe found the wall stands on unused private tracks that once served a factory in the Willowvale industrial area. A Chinese company bought this Harare property last year and built a barrier to stop thieves. NRZ stated they have no control over private rail connections, especially ones no longer active. Local city officials have started checking if the wall meets building regulations.
The photos spread across social media last weekend, angering many people with what looked like blocked train paths. NRZ staff visited the site at 44 Tilbury Road to learn what happened. They met with company director Ms Li, who explained her reasons for the security wall. The factory buildings on site are being torn down as part of new development plans. Harare municipal authorities will make their own decision about the structure.
The photos spread across social media last weekend, angering many people with what looked like blocked train paths. NRZ staff visited the site at 44 Tilbury Road to learn what happened. They met with company director Ms Li, who explained her reasons for the security wall. The factory buildings on site are being torn down as part of new development plans. Harare municipal authorities will make their own decision about the structure.
