Grace Ashiru
A new railway in Tanzania could accelerate economic growth in East Africa.
Tanzanian authorities hope the country’s first electric-powered train, connecting the capital Dodoma with the port city of Dar es Salaam, will inspire rail projects in neighboring countries, positioning Tanzania’s line as a gateway to the Indian Ocean.
The US and China are competing for influence in Africa’s rail industry, each committing hundreds of millions of dollars in financing for railway projects, according to the International Railway Journal.
