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Railway Reforms Open Opportunities Globally

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced sweeping reforms in Tanzania’s railway sector aimed at dismantling monopolistic practices and providing greater opportunities for private operators. Speaking at the ongoing National Business Council (TNBC) meeting at the State House in Dar es Salaam, President
July 29, 2024

SGR Train Fares Announced in Tanzania

The Tanzanian government has announced the fare structure for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger train service, set to commence operations next month. The new train service aims to enhance connectivity between major cities and promote economic growth in the region. Fare
June 29, 2024

Tanzania’s SGR Joins World’s Top Railways

The Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project is poised to become the fifth longest railway system globally, after China (40,493 km), Spain (3,917 km), Japan (3,146 km), and France (2,735 km), surpassing Germany (1,631 km), Turkey (1,232 km), and Finland (1,120 km).
June 13, 2024

Four EAC Partners Join The Kenya-Uganda SGR Project

Four East African Community member states this week joined the Kenya and Uganda joint project to develop a modern railway on the Northern Corridor. However, the lack of funding remains a persistent issue for the joint standard gauge railway (SGR) that ends
May 4, 2024

Tanzania,Burundi In Talks About SGR Link

Tanzania and Burundi have begun formal talks on the technical aspects of building a standard railway gauge railway (SGR) link after securing funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Tanzania’s Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba held back-to-back meetings with representatives from the AfDB
March 24, 2024