It was built and operated during the colonial era by the Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo supérieur aux Grands Lacs africains of CFL (1902-1960) whose rail and river steamer service connected Kisangani with Katanga.
The railway and river steamer service connecting Kisangani to Katanga was operated by the Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo supérieur aux Grands Lacs africains (CFL) from 1902 to 1960.