A new railway line is being established in Tanzania, and with proper utilization, it could accelerate economic growth across East Africa.
This project is expected to feature the first electric train along the line stretching from the capital, Dodoma, to the port city of Dar es Salaam.
Additionally, neighboring countries may view this Tanzanian line as a gateway to the Indian Ocean, and potentially utilize it for similar purposes. This would positively impact Tanzania’s economic development.
It is known that the U.S. and China are competing for influence in Africa’s railway industry, with both nations promising hundreds of millions of dollars in financing for railway projects. This suggests that Tanzania’s investment in this project is a strategic and logical step forward.
