Dar es Salaam. As the first cargo train of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks 14 days since it began operations, transport stakeholders in the country have highlighted both the successes and challenges that the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) needs to improve.
On June 27, 2025, Tanzania’s first-ever SGR cargo train embarked on its maiden journey from Dar es Salaam to Ihumwa station in Dodoma, transporting 700 tonnes of goods across 10 waggons.
