Greater Kampala Light Rail

Updated on Dec 18, 2024

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Greater Kampala Light Rail will be a Chinese-built light rail rapid transport system.

Routes

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

Entebbe 37 km southwest

Nsangi 20 km west

Wakiso 20 km northwest

and other surrounding towns.

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

Track gauge, Standard Gauge (1.435m)

Number of tracks, two (double line)

Gradient, 5% (maximum)

Curvature, 30m radius (minimum)

Traction, electric 750V DC overhead

Right-of-way width, 9-15m

Design life, 60 years

Speed, 80 kph (maximum)

Train set length, 30m

Inter-station distance, 0.5 - 2.0 km

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