Greater Kampala Light Rail
The Greater Kampala Light Rail is a modern light rail system under construction in Kampala, Uganda, and is being built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.
Lines
- Kampala-Namanve via Nakawa, Kinawataka, Banda, Kireka and Bweyogerere ;
- Kampala-Lubowa via Kibuye, Najjanankumbi and Zana ;
- Kampala-Kyengera via Katwe, Kibuye, Ndeeba, Nalukolongo and Natete ; and
- Kampala-Kawempe via City Square, Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Mulago, Kubbiri and Bwaise.
Total route-km is 35 km in phase 1; ultimate length 240 km.
Specifications
- Track gauge, Standard Gauge
- Number of tracks, two
- Gradient, 5%
- Curvature, 30 m radius
- Traction, electric 750 V DC overhead
- Right-of-way width, 9–15 m
- Design life, 60 years
- Speed, 80 km/h
- Train set length, 30 m
- Inter-station distance, 0.5 - 2.0 km