Standard Gauge Railway · Uganda
Booking the Future
A modern standard gauge railway for Uganda and the region.
About the Project
Delivering Uganda's Standard Gauge Railway
The SGR is developing the Tororo–Kampala (Eastern) and Tororo–Amuru–Pakwach (Northern) routes — a modern railway that lowers the cost of transport, integrates the Northern Corridor, and connects Uganda to the port of Mombasa.
Tororo – Kampala
Tororo – Amuru – Pakwach
Voices
Leaders on the SGR
A 40ft container costs US$ 3,500 from Mombasa to Kampala by road, compared to US$ 1,500 by rail when the standard gauge railway is ready — and it will only take one day.
Railway infrastructure is capital intensive, but it is also a big opportunity. We must move beyond the incremental realisation of certain goals.
We built a world-class railway because we knew that world-class manufacturing and value addition investments are critical to creating jobs.
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Design
Specifications & standards
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Progress
Construction & milestones. The Government of Uganda continues to make significant progress in the development of Standard Gauge Railway in the country.
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Benefits
Jobs, trade & connectivity. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is designed to provide globally competitive transport services for both freight and passengers.
ExploreThe SGR by the Numbers
Key figures behind the SGR project.
News & Updates
Latest Updates
Uganda, Kenya agree on key SGR technical standards
Land acquisition is now in the final districts of Mukono, Wakiso and Kampala.
Islamic Development Bank fly-in over planned Euro 405m SGR funding
Top officials from the Islamic Development Bank held discussions with the Government of Uganda towards firming up the IsDB's Euro 405m financing.
IsDB commits Euro 650m to Uganda's SGR
Early works continue with the arrival of sleeper factory equipment. The Islamic Development Bank has approved Euro 650m towards Uganda's standard gauge railway.
Partners
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Ministry of Works and Transport
Formulates policy and standards for Uganda's works and transport sector — regulating and monitoring roads, transport and public infrastructure.
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Uganda Railways Corporation
Operates Uganda's rail network — freight, passenger and marine services, warehousing and railway workshops across the country.
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Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Manages Uganda's public finances, national planning and economic development — macroeconomic policy, the national budget and investment promotion.
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Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Leads land administration, housing and orderly urban development — securing land tenure and guiding physical planning.
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