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New lines in East Africa

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2010

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2007

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According to Railway Gazette International of November 2007, East Africa (TZ, KE, ET and UG) are proposing lines aplenty.[1]

Another seven (eight?) routes include:


Gauge unification

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Triple gauge for the three main gauges in Africa are a practible solution for mixed gauge tracks.

1000 mm and 1067 mm gauges can be combined as a 4 rail dual gauge with bonus 1435 mm gauge
Triple gauge supports the three main gauges in Africa:
Red: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in),
Green: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) and
Blue: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in).
The wide separation or the outer pairs of rails (435 mm and 368 mm) provides space for railclips and suits turnout construction.

Narrow 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge and Metre 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) gauge are too similar (67mm) to allow third rail dual gauge. Four rails must be used, which creates a third gauge, which may as well be 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) gauge.



See also

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References

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  1. ^ Railway Gazette International of November 2007 p688