President Samia Suluhu Hassan administration made significant progress in improving mobility in the country by commencing the test runs for electric rains on their Standard Gauge Railway.
According to the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) the new trains are capable of hitting top speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
In a video shared on the social media platforms on Friday, December 1, it showed the train head being tested through Pugu in Dar es Salaam to Soga in the Coastal region section.
This enhanced speed will significantly reduce travel times and facilitate the efficient movement of goods and people throughout Tanzania.
The South Korean-made train, coupled with the Turkish/Chinese-built railway line, is poised to become one of Africa’s most advanced cargo and passenger rail system.
According to experts, complete acquisition could trigger Tanzania to expand its railway system due to trains reliability.
It will also significantly help in growing their economy since most countries would prefer using their rail for faster delivery of various goods.
However, they did not state when exactly the SGR would start operating.
Majaribio ya Kichwa cha Treni yaendelea. Mwendokasi wafika 176 kwa saa pic.twitter.com/GFOaR98V9l
— Tanzania Railways Corporation (@tzrailways) December 1, 2023
