East Africa countries weigh options to power trains
Posted: 19 Mar 2018, 06:41
East Africa countries weigh options to power trains amid deficits
In Summary
The region has turned to electric powered rails in a bid to increase efficiency, but questions abound on how these lines will be powered given the energy deficits individual countries face.
Now within the region, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania will have their trains with an electric element, while Kenya will run on diesel engines.
Ethiopia has the China Class 2, with a mixture of diesel and electrical engines. Its line is currently serviced by a 27.5kV overhead line electrification.