The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) says it will suspend the Mukuba Cross-Border passenger Train Services for one week.
In a statement made available to the media in Mungwi, Tanzania, Zambia Railway Authority Head of Public Relations Conrad Simuchile says the suspension is aimed at paving way for annual maintenance works.
Mr Simuchile explained that the temporal suspension will run from May 26 to June 1, 2026, to allow for annual mechanical maintenance and internal inspections.
He disclosed that TAZARA will also conduct essential servicing works on rolling stock and related operational systems.
The Tanzania Zambia Railway Head of Public Relations noted that the planned maintenance programme is aimed at enhancing operational safety and reliability.
“The maintenance is key as it is aimed at improving service efficiency in line with TAZARA’s commitment to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective railway transport services,” Mr Simuchile said.
He revealed that normal train operations will resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with the Dar-es-Salaam bound train.
He has since called on the general public to take note of the dates to avoid being inconvenienced.
Meanwhile, a cross border trader Joseph Mutale, of Mungwi district has hailed TAZARA for the timely information on the anticipated temporal suspension.
Mr Mutale commended TAZARA for the timely information adding that it will help cross border traders to either reschedule or opt for other means of transport for their businesses.
The Tanzania Zambia Railway train has been key in ensuring reliable and affordable transport for people travelling from Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia to Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.
In sub standard conditions for those who have travelled recently
toilets etc atrocious