Timeline of African Union of Railways

New lines in East Africa

2010

2007

According to Railway Gazette International of November 2007, East Africa (TZ, KE, ET and UG) are proposing lines aplenty.[1]

Another seven (eight?) routes include:


Gauge unification

Triple gauge for the three main gauges in Africa are a practible solution for mixed gauge tracks.



Narrow 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge and Metre 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 38 in) gauge are too similar (67mm) to allow third rail dual gauge. Four rails must be used, which creates a third gauge, which may as well be 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) gauge.










See also

References

  1. Railway Gazette International of November 2007 p688


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