DAR ES SALAAM-MWANZA RAILWAY LINE. TABORA-ISAKA SECTION

Key facts

New UIC gauge (SGR in East Africa) electrified railway line to connect Tabora with Isaka. Single track for passenger and freight traffic.

Length: 130 km of main line and 35 km of sidings and spurs.

Maximum speed: 160 km/h (passengers) and 120 km/h (goods).

16 bridges, 8 overpasses, 8 underpasses and 30 wildlife crossings.

3 passenger stations.

Workshops and maintenance facilities.

Shunting yard

Institute of Railway Technology.