Railway between Makutopora and Isaka, Tanzania
The Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) is considering the financing of equipment and services for the 424 km “Makutopora to Isaka Standard Gauge Railway Project”, Tanzania.
This project involves the construction of electrified railway between the towns of Makutopora and Isaka and the tracks largely follow an existing railway line built in the early 1900s. It is part of a national effort to develop the country's railway network and the infrastructure will be used for both freight and passenger transport. The SGR-project will also improve links with neighbouring countries, in particular Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The SGR Project has a preliminary classification as category A and its environmental and social risks and impacts relate to the following key areas: biodiversity, water, land acquisition, resettlement, security and the impact on local communities. More information is available at the following web link:
The information was published on EKN's website www.ekn.se on 22 April 2024. Comments on the project can be shared with EKN at info@ekn.se for at least 30 days. This procedure is in accordance with the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).
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