TRC explains reasons for SGR train delay

DAR ES SALAAM: The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has issued an apology to passengers after an approximately two-hour delay of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train, which was traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, due to an electrical fault.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Corporation said that the fault occurred between Kilosa and Kidete stations in Morogoro on July 30, 2024.

TRC suggested that the fault was likely caused by animals, such as monkeys or birds, which came into contact with the overhead catenary system that supplies power to the train.

The disruption led to a power outage at Godegode Substation No. 7 at around 4:20 PM.

However, TRC technicians were able to resolve the issue and restore power by 6:30 PM, allowing the train to resume its journey to Dodoma.

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It arrived at approximately 7:57 PM.

TRC has expressed its regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring reliable and safe transport services.

Last week, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train made its maiden trip from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, the country’s capital city.

The electric train departed Dar es Salaam station at 06:00am, carrying over 900 passengers in 14 carriages.

Tanzania Railways Corporation Director Masanja Kadogosa, said that this pre-operation trip serves as an introduction to the official inauguration ceremony, which will be presided over by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, next Thursday.

Passengers on the maiden journey praised the new service for drastically reducing travel time and enhancing their punctuality.