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UGANDA TO REVIVE ALL LINES

Railways Africa On December 17, 2011 In Uganda

The executive board of the Transit Transportation Coordination Authority (TTCA) of the northern corridor in Kampala on 5 December, state minister for works John Byabagambi said it is intended to revive all sections of railway in Uganda that are currently out of use. Lines included are those linking Kampala to Kasese, Tororo to Pakwach, Kampala to Malaba and Kampala to Kaliro.

The necessary feasibility study for reopening the 333km Kampala-Kasese line is complete. Consultants are to be appointed to undertake the engineering design for upgrading the Kampala-Malaba section. According to Byabagambi, the current cost of constructing a kilometre of line is $US2 million. The necessary funds, he said, are being mobilised.
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