Tanzania has taken a major leap forward in its railway modernization efforts with the arrival of two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South Korea. These state-of-the-art trains boast eight carriages each and will be deployed on the brand new route connecting Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, scheduled to begin service on July 25th, 2024. This marks a significant upgrade for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network. Adding to the excitement, reports indicate the launch of an express train service between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro as early as this Friday, further enhancing passenger travel options. The Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) has purchased 10 sets of locomotives and coaches from the Hyundai Rotem Company of South Korea. Each set includes eight wagons, with a locomotive at both the front and back, and has a capacity of carrying 589 passengers and a travelling speed of 160 kilometres per hour. In the announcement seen by The Citizen, the new two sets bring the total to three sets already in the country, with the first having arrived in April this year, noting that it is the one currently undergoing trials. “TRC has received a total of 65 passenger wagons, 17 electric locomotives, and three sets of EMU trains; the receipt of the equipment for the SGR operations is ongoing in different phases,” reads part of the statement. “The newly arrived equipment will continue to undergo testing for assurance before commencing provision of service,” read another part. Furthermore, the statement says the corporation was proceeding with initial operations and the provision of electric train transportation services through the international standard between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro. https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/tanzania-gets-new-electric-trains-for-upgraded-sgr-network/