TAZARA Railway Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
railway in Tanzania and Zambia
About TAZARA Railway
There had been interest in constructing a railroad into the heart of southern Africa since the late 19th century, mainly by the British. Little was done, however, until Tanzania became independent under Julius Nyerere in 1961 and Zambia emerged under Kenneth Kaunda in 1964. A railroad, it was thought, would help develop the agricultural areas of southwestern Tanzania and northeastern Zambia. China, then seeking some small form of hegemony in the region, got involved and provided funding and personnel. Construction of the railroad began in 1970. The work involved moving 330,000 tons of rail and 89 million cubic meters of earth and rock, and the construction of 93 stations, 320 bridges, 22 tunnels and 2,225 culverts. Virtually all building materials, equipment and significant amounts of food
TAZARA Railway Travel Guide Sections
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