Msongati–Uvinza railway line project, Burundi and Tanzania

18th April 2014

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Msongati–Uvinza railway line project, Burundi and Tanzania.

Client
The governments of Burundi and Tanzania.

Project Description
The project involves the joint construction of a 195 km railway line from Msongati, in Burundi, to Uvinza, in Tanzania.

Value
The project is estimated at $700-million. Burundi and Tanzania will share the costs of the project.

Duration
A timeframe for the project has not been confirmed.

Latest Developments
The governments of Tanzania and Burundi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint construction of the Msongati–Uvinza railway line project.

The signing of the MoU marks the end of consultations between the two countries on the deal and will be followed by a tender process targeting qualified contractors for the job.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Tanzania Ministry of Transport, tel +255 22 213 7650, fax +255 22 211 2751 or
email permsec@mot.go.tz.
Burundi Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Equipment, tel +257 7712 2223 or fax +257 7712 2122.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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