TANZANIA has allocated 1.27tri/- for the construction and rehabilitation of railway infrastructure in the 2026/27 financial year, with the bulk of the funding earmarked for the country’s flagship Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project.
Presenting the Government Revenue and Expenditure Estimates for 2026/27 in Parliament today, Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar said 1.12tri/- of the allocation will be directed to the continued construction of the SGR network.
The investment underscores the government’s commitment to modernising transport infrastructure and strengthening regional connectivity through a railway system designed to facilitate faster and more efficient movement of passengers and cargo.
“The government has allocated 1.27tri/- for the construction and rehabilitation of railway infrastructure, including 1.12tri/- for the Standard Gauge Railway project,” Ambassador Omar told lawmakers.
The SGR project is expected to improve transport efficiency, reduce logistics costs and enhance Tanzania’s competitiveness as a trade and transport hub for East and Central Africa.
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