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