Tanzania’s Minister of Transport Shares Major Railway Progress at Land-Linked Zambia 2025

At the Land-Linked Zambia Conference & Exhibition, held in collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Railways Africa Editor Phillippa Dean spoke with Tanzania’s Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa.

In this interview, Prof. Mbarawa provides a detailed update on the status of Tanzania’s ambitious railway projects, including the multi-billion-dollar Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), upgrades to the historic metre gauge network, and progress on the TAZARA concession with Zambia and China. He outlines how the railway system is being expanded to connect with regional partners, including Burundi and the DRC, through new corridors such as the Tabora–Kigoma and Uvinza–Kitega lines.

The Minister also reveals the government’s commitment of over $10.6 billion to rail infrastructure development, positioning Tanzania as a critical regional logistics hub.

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