Members of Parliament have expressed concern that Tanzania is yet to fully reap the economic benefits of its expanding railway network, citing persistent challenges in freight transportation...
Tanzania's Parliament warns that 7,100+ km of railway infrastructure underutilizes cargo capacity; identifies TRC operational gaps and insufficient investment in equipment. Policy shift toward private partnerships and operational optimization required to improve freight ROI.
By
Gadiosa Lamtey
Business Reporter
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
Dar es Salaam. Members of Parliament have expressed concern that Tanzania is yet to fully reap the economic benefits of its expanding railway network, citing persistent challenges in freight transportation despite significant public investment in rail infrastructure.
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