Museveni commissions Mukono Kampala Railway Line
On Sutarday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, commissioned the rehabilitated Mukono-Kampala meter gauge railway line.
The 26.8 km railway line has been constructed using concrete sleepers that were manufactured Imathia Construction factory in Kawolo, Lugazi. This rehabilitated section is designed for speeds of up to 120 km/hour, a significant upgrade from the old infrastructure which allowed for only 20-35 kms/hour.
The commuter train currently has a capacity of transporting 650 persons in a single trip.