Experts Urge Government to Step Up Railway Development for Economic and Environmental Gains

Experts Urge Government to Step Up Railway Development for Economic and Environmental Gains

Transportation experts under the Civil Society Coalition on Transport (CISCOT) have issued a strong call to the Ugandan government to accelerate the development of the nation’s railway infrastructure significantly. In a newly released report, the coalition underscores the transformative potential of a robust rail network to reduce freight costs drastically, streamline the movement of bulk goods, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and revolutionise …

Experts Urge Uganda to Prioritize Railway Development for Economic Savings

President Yoweri Museveni inspects the newly rehabilitated railway line connecting Kampala to Mukono and Katosi, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting Uganda’s transportation network. KAMPALA, Uganda  — Experts under the Civil Society Coalition on Transport (CISCOT) are calling on the Ugandan government to accelerate the development of its railway infrastructure, asserting that a robust rail network could yield significant reductions in…