27 Feb 2022 | 10:02 AM UTC
Tanzania: Rail services suspended between Dar es Salaam and various interior locations following flooding, as of Feb. 27
Rail services suspended between Dar es Salaam and various interior locations in Tanzania following flooding, as of Feb. 27.
Event
Tanzania Railway Corporation has suspended passenger and freight services from Dar es Salaam to various central and northern regions through March 6 after heavy flooding damaged track in the Morogoro area. Impacted routes include Dodoma, Tabora, Mpanda, Kigoma, and Mwanza.
Increased demand for alternative ground and freight transport is likely in the coming days. Businesses that rely on the freight service may experience some shortages.
Advice
Reconfirm the status of rail services before departure. Plan for delays on available routes.
