Tanzania, June 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Members of Parliament have expressed concern that Tanzania is yet to fully reap the economic benefits of its expanding railway network, citing persistent challenges in freight transportation despite significant public investment in rail infrastructure.

Presenting the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget, committee chairman Mashimba Ndaki said lawmakers were concerned that the country continues to underutilise its rail system for cargo transportation.

The MPs noted that Tanzania has invested heavily in railway infrastructure, including about 2,561 kilometres of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), 2,707 kilometres of the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR), and the 1,860.5-kilometre Tazara line....