Greater Kampala Light Rail

The Greater Kampala Light Rail is a modern light rail system under construction in Kampala, Uganda, and is being built by China.[1][2][3][4]

Lines

  • Kampala-Namanve via Nakawa, Kinawataka, Banda, Kireka and Bweyogerere (12 km east);
  • Kampala-Lubowa via Kibuye, Najjanankumbi and Zana (7 km);
  • Kampala-Kyengera via Katwe, Kibuye, Ndeeba, Nalukolongo and Natete (7 km); and
  • Kampala-Kawempe via City Square, Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Mulago, Kubbiri and Bwaise (9 km north).

Ultimately the lines will extend to the area of

Total route-km is 35 km in phase 1; ultimate length 240 km.

Specifications

  • Track gauge, Standard Gauge (1.435 m)
  • Number of tracks, two (double line)
  • Gradient, 5% (maximum)
  • Curvature, 30 m radius (minimum)
  • Traction, electric 750 V DC overhead
  • Right-of-way width, 9–15 m
  • Design life, 60 years
  • Speed, 80 km/h (maximum)
  • Train set length, 30 m
  • Inter-station distance, 0.5 - 2.0 km

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-07-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Kampala light rail agreement signed - Railway Gazette". Archived from the original on 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  3. ^ "ETurboNews | Travel News | World Talking". 16 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Ugandan plan for light rail network to ease Kampala congestion". Lonely Planet.