Operators of electric trains to be trained abroad
Minister for Works, Transport and Communications Isack Kamwelwe (left front) and his deputy, Atashasta Nditiye inspect a section of standard gauge railway at Songa in Kibaha District, Coast Regional on Tuesday. PHOTO | MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
What you need to know:
- Tanzania to train speed train operators abroad. Korean and Turkey experts are already in the country to carry out initial training.
- CCM spokesperson Humphrey Polepole and railways boss tour site of the standard gauge railway project
Dar es Salaam. Experts from South Korea and Turkey are expected to arrive in the country to train locals, who will operate the electric trains, when the construction of the standard railway gauge project is completed.
This was revealed by Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) Director General Mr Masanja Kadogosa on Wednesday September 26 during the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi Publicity and Ideology Secretary Mr Humphrey Polepole visit to the site.
He further revealed that some of the locals, who will be operating the trains, are already undergoing initial training in Ngerere, Kilosa and Dodoma.
"After completing the initial trainings they will be dispatched abroad for further training,” revealed Mr Kadogosa.
Speaking during the tour Mr Polepole asked urged the contractors to speed up the implementation of the project.
“This project is in CCM Manifesto so you should make sure that it is completed on time because the funds are readily available,” said Mr Polepole.
