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Transcript of Railway Construction
Table of Contents
Executive Summary.................................................................................................................... ii
List of Acronymns......................................................................................................................iii
1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
2.0 Goals & Objectives...........................................................................................................2
3.0 Project Activities...............................................................................................................3
3.1 Preparatory Phase – 4 years.........................................................................................3
3.2 Construction Phase – 7yrs............................................................................................3
3.3 Operationalisation Phase – 1 year...............................................................................4
4.0 Key Stakeholders of the Project......................................................................................4
4.1 Internal Stakeholders....................................................................................................5
4.2 External Stakeholders...................................................................................................6
5.0 Social Costs and Benefits................................................................................................9
5.1 Social Costs...................................................................................................................9
5.2 Social Benefits.............................................................................................................11
6.0 Budget..............................................................................................................................12
7.0 Advise on Sourcing for Funding....................................................................................12
8.0 Conclusion & Recommendations to the Ministry.........................................................14
Table of Figures........................................................................................................................... i
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. i
Executive Summary
The report examines the project terms and conditions for the proposed Underground Railway
system in Kampala to eliminate fleet road congestions written for the Ministry of Works &
Transport (MOWT). The volume of traffic in Kampala has caused of fleet road congestion which
is characterized by slow speeds, long trip times, and increased vehicular queuing.This has
called for the Ministry to initiate a proposal to start an Underground Railway. The existing
surface railway is dilapidated and was in November 2006 put under Riftvalley Railways
concession for 25 years making any plans to reutilise or determine activities on it dependent on
the concessioner. The space in Kampala is exhausetd because of road construction and
unabated construction of new buildings. The Ministry has therefore proposed a 72 km
underground tunnel which will elude constraints like ‘right of way’ payments, space availability
and interference with the RVR concession.
The report enumerates the proposed management of the project with the project goals and
objectives. Plausible activities that would enable achievement of the major objective are
categorised in three phases i.e. the preparatory phase where all necessary documentation are
drafted and approved and a schedule of activities drawn. The construction work will be handled
in the construction phase and the implementation phase will entail recruitments and trainings to
set the tunnel into operation. The major external and internal stakeholders and their
involvement in the project have been identified and detailed. These included among others the
Project Management Team, Government Ministries, Residents in the vicinity, the media.
Many undertaken projects have financial, social and other costs and benefits which assist in
assessing viability and decision to proceed. The social costs and benefits of construction of the
railway have been identified with costs like environment damage during construction noise
pollution and vibration, exhaustion of non renewable resources ,revenue loss for taxi operators,
opportunity costs foregone, and benefits of traffic decongestion, employment opportunities and
improved standard of living, increased business opportunities among others.
The budget estimates totalling $24,932,984,498.48 were drawn based on the identified activities
and assumptions made. The Ministry cannot fund the project to completion alone and therefore
various sources of funds have been suggested in the report.
With the information provided, the project will be successful if recommendations are adhered to.
List of Acronymns
ADB African Development Bank
CBD Central Business District
EU European Union
HEP Hydroelectric Power
JICA Japanese International Cooperation Agency
KCCA Kampala City Council Authority
KR Kenya Railway
‘KUR’ ‘Kampala Underground Railway’
LGs Local Governments
MOFPED Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development
MOWLE Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment
MOWT Ministry of Works & Transport
NEMA National Environment Management Authority
NPA National Planning Authority
PAYE Pay As You Earn
RVR Riftvalley Railways
URA Uganda Revenue Authority.
URC Uganda Railways Corporation
WB World Bank
1.0Introduction
The volume of traffic in Uganda generates demand for space greater than the available
road capacity. Increase in urban population due to uninhibited births, rural-urban
migration, coupled with improving standards of living, influx of various trade
opportunities and narrow roads are the predominant causes of fleet road congestion in
the urban areas in Uganda. Urban dwellers have in the recent past taken to acquisition
of vehicles despite the economic situation through access to loans that support vehicle
acquisitions. When transport requirements are high the interaction between vehicles
slows the speed of the traffic stream, increases periods of vehicle queing and trip times
causing congestion.
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has a vision "To have a reliable and safe
infrastructure in public works and transport that will deliver timely, quality, cost
effective and sustainable services to the people of Uganda" thus its mandate to
promote adequate, safe and well maintained public works and transport infrastructure to
effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. MOWT is
charged with the duty of planning, development and maintenance of economic, efficient
and effective road, rail and water transport systems, obliging it propose construction of
an Underground Railway system in Kampala to eliminate fleet congestions. The Ministry
will ensure development and provision of passenger and freight rail infrastructure and
services to address transportation needs in Kampala and advance the citizens’ quality
of life, safety, environmental and economic sustainability.
The existing surface railway system is dilapidated and greatly unutilized. Its coverage
through Kampala would however not support the volumes currently ferried by roads. KR
& UR are under concession a 25 years to RVR. URC was left to monitor non-core
assets, concession performance and regulation on behalf of the government.
Renegotiations were done in 2010 because targets hadn’t been met to allow for funding
and enhanced management, thus any project to construct an ‘overhead’ railway line
would be met with resistance because of interference with the agreement terms and
conditions.
In addition, a technologically advanced rail service needs to be developed to better
future advancement possibilities without isolating middle or upper class citizens in
respect of quality. An underground railway is favourable to circumvent constraints and
costs like ‘right of way’ payments, interference with the RVR concession etc.
The 72 kilometer track will have 45 stations/goods houses; bonding service routes and
connecting to buses at subway drop off points with 8 minor and 3 major lines as follows.
Bunamwaya - Namasuba - Kibuye - City Center - Mulago - Bwaise – Kazo
Ntinda- Bukoto - Kamwokya - Naguru - City Center - Kabalagala - Bunga - Gaba -
Munyonyo
Busega – Nateete – Lungujja – City Center – Kiswa – Nakawa – Kinawataka -
Kireka
5 passenger and 1 goods trains will be used with 4 cars each with a total capacity of
720 passengers departing a single major station at 4 hour intervals 6 times a day but
this would be dependent on demand in that period of time. The proposed railway
network is attached below.
Figure I: Map of Kampala showing proposed railway network
2.0Goals & Objectives 1. To eliminate road fleet congestion.
To instigate construction of a 3 route, 72 km underground railway in Kampala by
2024.
To enhance proposed railway system connection to the road network in
Kampala.
To execute standard train movement schedules for goods and passenger
pickup from various stations within and on the outskirts of Kampala six times a
day per station.
2. To Identify and prioritise the railway system infrastructure
To develop a feasible, optimal engineering design for the railway in the
next 4 years.
To develop an organizational structure, determine activities and strategies
yielding a modernized process for performing the work on the railway in
the next 2 years.
To Identify and prioritize proposed route for 4 car train supporting 1,300 tonnes,
with a speed of 50 km/hr in the next 4 years.
3. To enhance conformity with safety,efficiency and regulatory requirements of the
railway.
To draft, table and seek parliamentary approval of the Railway Safety & Security
Act in the next 3 years.