Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish contracting company with a focus on construction, has officially signed the contract to oversee the construction of the Malaba-Kampala Railway Project
Valued at around US$3bn, Yapi Merkezi will lead the design, construction and supply of rail vehicles for the 273 km railway. Meeting European and American standards and fully electrified, the project features a design speed of 120 km/h and includes two major stations, four medium stations, one marshalling yard, and three freight terminals.
According to Yapi Merkezi, the agreement represents one of the largest contracts signed by Turkish contractors abroad and will hold strategic significance for Uganda and the wider East African region.
To fulfill the contract, Yapi Merkezi will leverage its extensive expertise in railway engineering and has provided optimal engineering solutions for the project.
Elsewhere, the 800 km Zambia Lobito Rail Project received a boost with new concession agreements signed between AFC and the governments of Angola and Zambia. Click here to learn more
Signed contract for US$3bn Malaba-Kampala Railway
The agreement reportedly represents one of the largest contracts signed by Turkish contractors abroad. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
