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Kampala - Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, Uganda

UgandaPublic
PPA 34423Published 1 November 2024Updated 6 July 2026

Project overview

About this development

Construction of a 272-kilometre section of electric railway, linking the capital Kampala to the border town of Malaba, Uganda. Project is estimated to cost about 3 billion U.S. dollars. Scope of works could include: the design, construction, and procurement of rail vehicles for a standard gauge railway with a design speed of 120 km/h. It will feature two major stations, four medium stations, one marshalling yard, and three freight terminals.The exact GPS location is not known and the Marker has been placed at the Kampala Railway Station, 0.3123476, 32.5883154.

Project at a glance

Kampala - Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, Uganda is located in Uganda. The project is classified in the Public sector. Its current recorded stage is Underway. The recorded project value is R 200 Million+.

Key information

Project facts

Location
Uganda
Sector
Public
Project stage
Underway
Project value
R 200 Million+
Estimated start
1 November 2024
Estimated completion
30 November 2028

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Where is Kampala - Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, Uganda located?

Kampala - Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, Uganda is recorded as being located in Uganda.

What stage is Kampala - Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, Uganda at?

The current recorded project stage is Underway. Project information may change as new research becomes available.

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