Uvinza-Musongati Cross-Border Standard Gauge Railway
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Source: Xinhua
A modern standard gauge railway (SGR) project linking Uvinza in western Tanzania to Musongati in eastern Burundi. The railway is designed with a 1,435 mm international standard gauge and full electrification, aimed at boosting regional trade and connectivity, reducing travel time for passengers and cargo, and unlocking new investment opportunities.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Government
- Location
- Tanzania, Burundi
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Xinhua
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A modern standard gauge railway (SGR) project linking Uvinza in western Tanzania to Musongati in eastern Burundi. The railway is designed with a 1,435 mm international standard gauge and full electrification, aimed at boosting regional trade and connectivity, reducing travel time for passengers and cargo, and unlocking new investment opportunities. |
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Country | Tanzania, Burundi |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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