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Tanzania and Zambia are upgrading their 1,860-km rail line, built with Chinese loans in 1976, to boost freight and connectivity.
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway, built in 1976 with Chinese interest-free loans, is being upgraded under a 2024 agreement to boost freight capacity to 2.4 million tons annually and cut shipping times by nearly two-thirds.
The 1,860-kilometer rail line, constructed by over 50,000 workers from China, Tanzania, and Zambia—69 of whom died during construction—is seen as vital for regional economic growth and connectivity.
Chinese-built locomotives are praised for reliability, and the Tazara Memorial Park in Zambia honors the shared history.
The revitalization strengthens bilateral ties and supports broader Belt and Road Initiative goals.
Tanzania y Zambia están actualizando su línea ferroviaria de 1.860 km, construida con préstamos chinos en 1976, para impulsar el transporte de mercancías y la conectividad.