Timeline of African Union of Railways
New lines in East Africa
2008
2007
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
Triple gauge for the three main gauges in Africa are a practible solution for mixed gauge tracks.
Triple gauge supports the three main gauges in Africa:
Red: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in),
Green: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) and
Blue: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in).
The wide separation or the outer pairs of rails (435 mm and 368 mm) provides space for railclips and suits turnout construction.
Red: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in),
Green: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) and
Blue: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 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 3⁄8 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 1⁄2 in) gauge.
See also
- Union of African Railways
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