Greater Kampala Light Rail

The Greater Kampala Light Rail is a modern light rail system under construction in Kampala, Uganda, and is being built by China.

Routes

 * Kampala-Namanve via Nakawa, Kinawataka, Banda, Kireka and Bweyogerere (12 km east);
 * Kampala-Lubowa via Kibuye, Najjanankumbi and Zana (7 km);
 * Kampala-Kyengera via Katwe, Kibuye, Ndeeba, Nalukolongo and Natete (7 km); and
 * Kampala-Kawempe via City Square, Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Mulago, Kubbiri and Bwaise (9 km north).

Ultimately the lines will extend to the area of
 * Entebbe 37 km southwest.
 * Nsangi 20 km west.
 * Wakiso 20 km.
 * and other surrounding towns.

Total route-km is 35 km in phase 1; ultimate length 240 km.

Specifications

 * Track gauge, Standard Gauge (1.435 m)
 * Number of tracks, two (double line)
 * Gradient, 5% (maximum)
 * Curvature, 30 m radius (minimum)
 * Traction, electric 750 V DC overhead
 * Right-of-way width, 9–15 m
 * Design life, 60 years
 * Speed, 80 km/h (maximum)
 * Train set length, 30 m
 * Inter-station distance, 0.5 - 2.0 km