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Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway Extension to Link with DRC

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  • Tanzania is extending its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to the western regions of the country.
  • The extension will eventually connect Tanzania with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
  • This infrastructure project aims to facilitate the movement of both passengers and cargo.
  • The SGR is part of Tanzania's broader initiative to improve transportation and trade links in the region.

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Tanzania is implementing major infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which is being extended to the western parts of the country and will eventually link with Burundi and the DRC and facilitate movement of passengers and cargo.

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