🚀 Tanzania's High-Speed Leap Into the Future!
Tanzania just made history, folks! 🎉 On Friday, the nation launched its first-ever electric Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) commercial operations, connecting the bustling city of Dar es Salaam to the Morogoro region over 300 kilometers of sleek new tracks. 🚆⚡️
\\"This is a milestone advancement in Tanzania's transport infrastructure that promises to enhance connectivity and efficiency and stimulate economic growth,\\" beamed Masanja Kadogosa, the Director General of the Tanzania Railways Corporation.
And get this—1,400 passengers hopped on board for the maiden voyage, all riding for free! 🤩 Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, shared that the train departed Dar es Salaam at 6:10 a.m. and pulled into Morogoro at 7:55 a.m. Talk about a speedy commute! ⏱️
\\"The maiden electric SGR commercial operations between the two destinations was historic,\\" Kihenzile added. President Samia Suluhu Hassan even covered the fares herself as a gesture of appreciation for this groundbreaking moment. 🥳
But wait, there's more! Kadogosa revealed that this is just the beginning. The entire SGR project is set to span 1,596 kilometers, eventually reaching all the way to the Mwanza region. 🌍
With trains zooming at an average speed of 160 km/h, the future looks fast and fabulous. Once fully operational by July 2024, the journey between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro will shrink to just about two hours—down from the current four-hour bus ride and five-hour trip on the old meter-gauge railway. 🛤️✨
This isn't just a train; it's a game-changer for Tanzania, boosting the efficient movement of goods and people across the country. Next stop: a brighter, connected future! 🚄🌟
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Tanzania launches first electric SGR train commercial operations
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