Owendo Railway Station

Owendo Railway Station is the western terminus of the Trans-Gabon Railway (Le Transgabonais), the nation's only railway line, which spans 648 kilometers into the interior to Franceville. Opened in the late 1970s, the station is a fundamental component of Gabon's economic infrastructure, enabling the massive transport of raw materials from the hinterland to the Atlantic coast. The station complex at Owendo features extensive freight handling facilities, particularly for manganese ore and timber, alongside a busy passenger terminal. For the Gabonese people, this station is the most reliable gateway to the inland provinces, providing a more consistent and affordable alternative to regional road travel. Thousands of tons of cargo and hundreds of passengers pass through Owendo daily, making it the busiest rail hub in Central Africa. The station's architecture is functional and robust, designed to meet the industrial demands of the era in which it was built. Directly linked to the adjacent Port of Owendo, the station ensures a seamless logistics chain for the country's exports. Maintaining this vital rail link is a significant engineering task due to the challenging tropical terrain and heavy seasonal rains.

Nearby cities

Libreville

The capital of Gabon and a major commercial hub on the Atlantic coast.

Owendo

A major industrial port located south of Libreville.

Ntoum

A town near Libreville serving as an agricultural supply center.

Cap Estérias

Cap Estérias is a laid-back coastal village known for its rocky coves and excellent fresh seafood.

Kango

Strategically located by the bridge over the Komo River.

Cocobeach

A coastal town at the mouth of the Muni River, near Equatorial Guinea.

Cap Santa Clara

A beautiful coastal escape near Libreville, known for its pristine sandy beaches.

Akanda National Park

Akanda National Park protects vital mangrove forests and is a true paradise for migratory birds.

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Crystal Mountains

The Crystal Mountains offer mist-shrouded forests and an incredible diversity of rare orchids.

History & landmarks

Port of Owendo

Gabon's most important deep-water port, crucial for the export of raw materials.

Liberty Monument

A monument in Libreville commemorating the abolition of slavery and freedom.

Presidential Palace

The imposing seat of the President of Gabon in Libreville, a symbol of state power.

Saint-Michel de Nkembo Church

A unique church in Libreville, famous for its artistically carved wooden columns.

Léon Mba Mausoleum

The burial site of the first president of Gabon, Léon Mba, in Libreville.

National Museum of Arts and Traditions

A museum in Libreville exhibiting Gabon's rich cultural history and arts.

Sainte-Marie Cathedral

The historic Catholic cathedral of Libreville, known for its architecture and religious importance.

Omar Bongo Stadium

The multi-purpose stadium in Libreville, named after Gabon's long-serving president.

Nature

Komo River

A significant river that flows into the Gabon Estuary near Libreville.

Muni River

A river on the border with Equatorial Guinea, forming a wide estuary.

More places

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Owendo Timber Port

Specialized port facilities in Owendo for the global export of Gabonese timber.

St. Peter's Cathedral Libreville

One of the most important religious sites in the capital, known for its architecture and stained glass.

Libreville Old Harbor

The historical center of maritime trade in Libreville, where urban development began.

Baraka Mission Station

One of the first Protestant missions in Equatorial Africa, now a historic district of Libreville.

Fort d'Aumale Site

The site of the first French fort in Gabon, which laid the foundation for the establishment of Libreville.

Port Mole Libreville

The historic commercial and passenger port in the heart of the capital Libreville.

Akanda Mangrove Ecosystem

The dense mangroves of Akanda are a vital nursery for Atlantic fish and crustaceans.

Pointe-Denis Beach

A beautiful stretch of coastline across from Libreville, known for its tranquility.