The Dar es Salaam–Isaka–Mwanza Standard Gauge Railway is a multi-lot Tanzanian rail programme linking the coast with central and north-western Tanzania. It is intended to improve passenger and freight movement, strengthen access to Dar es Salaam Port and support regional trade through a modern standard-gauge line. Completed eastern sections are operating, while western sections toward Mwanza remain under construction.
<p>Tanzania is constructing the high speed electric standard gauge railway line from the port of Dar es Salaam to the inland Lake Victoria (at Mwanza) (1219 Km) with a target speed for passenger trains travelling at up to 160kph and cargo trains at up to 120kph and a branch from Isaka to Rusumo connects Keza in Kigali (371 Km)</p>
<p>The main objective of the railway line construction is to provide a reliable, efficient railway network leading to reduced cost of transportation and logistics between 15% to 20%. The decrease in transport cost can lead to sustained rapid industrialization and economic growth of the East African region. The railway will provide connectivity to Uganda through lake Victoria.</p>