Tanzania, April 15 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has recorded a significant milestone in its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger operations, with a total of 5,512,995 travellers using the service between June 2024 and March 2026.

This figure offers more than a statistical update; it provides a compelling strategic insight into the performance, acceptance, and broader impact of the SGR service within Tanzania's transport landscape.

TRC's head of public relations and communications, Mr Fred Mwanjala, said in a statement on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, that the numbers reflect a remarkably high level of public acceptance.

"Reaching over 5.5 million passengers within such a short period demonstrates that the pu...