Plans tabled for Rwanda ocean railway: 19-09-2007
A new train route could link Rwanda with the Indian Ocean, claims a government statement.
It is thought that the new transport network could play a key role in boosting the country's tourism and economic links, reports AllAfrica.
German-based rail carrier Railion recently welcomed a number of Rwandan delegates to view its operations and it is expected that the link's development will be overseen by them, although no formal timetable for the completion of the rail system has yet been confirmed.
"During talks about investment opportunities in Rwanda at the headquarters of Railion, the firm announced plans to help in the construction of a railway line that will link Rwanda to the Indian Ocean through Tanzania," explained the government statement.
The commitment to build the new transport link follows the ongoing development of a relationship between Rwanda and the Rhineland Palatinate business community. In addition, the two parties have also agreed a Memorandum of Understanding on both environment protection and poverty eradication strategies.
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