In Tanzania, regular operations of Korean-made trains have commenced

The 440 km railway line connecting the cities of Dar es Salaam and Dodoma now sees two pairs of trains operating daily, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The route features two trains: an eight-car electric train produced by Hyundai Rotem and a passenger train consisting of a locomotive from the same company and 14 cars from Sung Shin RST.

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Both trains have a maximum speed of 160 km/h, with a travel time of 3 hours between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

Masandji Kadogosa, CEO of the transport company TRC, noted that the number of trains will increase depending on demand.

In 2021, TRC signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem for the delivery of 17 locomotives and 10 electric trains worth $245 million.

Additionally, 89 passenger cars were purchased from Sung Shin RST, including a special car for the president.

The locomotive-hauled train can carry over 900 passengers, while the electric train can accommodate up to 590 people.

Photo: Emmanuel Herman

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