By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched the construction works of the 272km Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Malaba to Kampala.
President Museveni who was accompanied by his Vice, Jessica Alupo and Minister for Works, General Katumaba Wamala flagged off the works today, Thursday, 21st November, 2024 at Tororo Railway Station.
According to the Ministry of Works and Transport, the project, which includes an electric railway line and all associated infrastructure, is set to be completed within 48 months.
Once completed, the SGR will among others enhance regional integration and international trade, and reduce transport costs ($0.155 per tonne-km to $0.05 per tonne-km).
It is also expected to reduce travel times from Mombasa to Kampala (10-14 days to 1 day) and reduce road wear & tear, road maintenance costs.
“H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched the construction of the 272km Standard Gauge Railway from Malaba to Kampala. The line and all accompanying infrastructure will be constructed within 48 months by @YapiMerkezi. From now on, it’s going to be construction nonstop,” posted Uganda Railways Cooperation on X.
