The TAZARA Railway Celebrates 50 Years Linking Tanzania and Zambia

In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, passengers faced delays at the train station before boarding the TAZARA train to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. The railway, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has struggled with maintenance issues and safety concerns, resulting in accidents and fatalities. A $1.4bn investment from the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation aims to overhaul the rail line, improve infrastructure, and increase transport capacity, with a 30-year concession for management.

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