Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority - Tazara

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority - Tazara The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority, popularly known by the acronym TAZARA, is a bi-national railway owned by the two governments of Tanzania and Zambia.

This is the Official page for TAZARA, a bi-national railway offering both freight and passenger services across Tanzania and Zambia and, by extension, linking the tripartite regional groupings of COMESA, SADC and EAC: http://www.tazarasite.com TAZARA, covering a distance of 1,860km, runs from Tanzania’s major seaport of Dar es Salaam into the heart of Zambia’s Central Province, terminatin

g at New Kapiri-Mposhi, where it is further linked by road and rail to Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka (about 200km), Zambia’s mining nerve centre, the Copperbelt province (about 100km) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). TAZARA’s core business is freight and passenger railway transportation services. It is a major transporter of copper and other minerals out of Zambia and the DRC, but also conversely serves as a key conduit for all kinds of bulk imports from all over the world feeding the mines and agricultural farmlands of Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and the DRC, as well as Rwanda and Burundi through the Port of Mpulungu on Lake Tanganyika. TAZARA connects the three regional groupings of COMESA, SADC and the East African Community (EAC). TAZARA’s passenger transportation not only eases mobility for some of the most disadvantaged rural communities in Tanzania and Zambia, but also provides a public railway service that is predictable, reliable, safe and convenient to the citizens of both countries as well as tourists from all over the world.

Mukuba train departed | Imeondoka Makambako at 09:15 EAT (saa 03:15, asubuhi).🕘 Expected to arrive | Inatarajiwa kuwasil...
08/06/2026

Mukuba train departed | Imeondoka Makambako at 09:15 EAT (saa 03:15, asubuhi).

🕘 Expected to arrive | Inatarajiwa kuwasili Mbeya at 16:00 EAT (saa 09:00, alasiri); Tunduma by 22:00 EAT (saa 04:00, usiku); Nakonde 22:03 CAT (saa 04:03, usiku); Chozi by 01:03 CAT (saa 07:03, usiku); Kasama 05:52 CAT (saa 11:52, alfajiri); Mpika by 10:00 CAT (saa 04:00, asubuhi); Serenje by 15:33 CAT (saa 09:33, alasiri) and New Kapiri Mposhi 19:40 CAT (saa 01:40, usiku).

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MUKUBA CROSS-BORDER TRAIN UPDATEFollowing a successful rescue operation at Km 143, the Mukuba Cross-Border Train finally...
07/06/2026

MUKUBA CROSS-BORDER TRAIN UPDATE

Following a successful rescue operation at Km 143, the Mukuba Cross-Border Train finally departed Kidunda Station at 09:47hrs, arrived at Kisaki at 11:48hrs, and departed Kisaki at 12:55hrs.

Expected Arrival/Departure Times
Ifakara: 15:30hrs / 15:50hrs
Mlimba: 20:00hrs / 21:00hrs
Makambako: 02:30hrs / 03:00hrs

We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our passengers and the general public.

TAZARA@50
SAFE. RELIABLE. COST-EFFECTIVE
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TAARIFA KWA UHAKIKA WA TRENI YA KUVUKA MPAKA YA MUKUBA

Kufuatia operesheni iliyofanikiwa ya uokoaji katika Kilometa 143, Treni ya Kuvuka Mpaka ya Mukuba hatimaye iliondoka Kituoni Kidunda saa 03:47 asubuhi, iliwasili Kisaki saa 05:48 asubuhi, na kuondoka Kisaki saa 06:55 mchana.

Nyakati Zinazotarajiwa za Kuwasili/Kuondoka
Ifakara: 09:30 / 09:50 mchana
Mlimba: 02:00 / 03:00 usiku
Makambako: 08:30 / 09:00 alfajiri

Tunashukuru kwa dhati uvumilivu na uelewa wa abiria wetu na umma kwa ujumla.

TAZARA@50
SALAMA. KUTEGEMEKA. GARAMA NAFUU.

TAARIFA YA SASA KUHUSU TRENI YA MUKUBATAZARA inapenda kuwataarifu abiria na umma kwa ujumla kwamba Treni ya Mukuba kwa s...
06/06/2026

TAARIFA YA SASA KUHUSU TRENI YA MUKUBA

TAZARA inapenda kuwataarifu abiria na umma kwa ujumla kwamba Treni ya Mukuba kwa sasa ipo katika Km 143+00m kufuatia kuharibika kwa njia (derailment) kulikohusisha behewa la mizigo XL5001

Wataalamu wa kiufundi tayari wapo eneo la tukio na kazi za kurejesha huduma zinaendelea. Endapo shughuli za uokoaji zitafanikiwa k**a ilivyopangwa, treni inatarajiwa kuondoka saa 22:00.

TAZARA inaomba radhi kwa usumbufu uliosababishwa kwa abiria na inathamini kwa dhati uvumilivu na uelewa wa umma katika kipindi hiki cha mpito, huku ikiendelea na juhudi za ukarabati wa reli na ununuzi wa mabehewa na vichwa vipya vya treni katika miaka ijayo.

Travel Advisory – Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger TrainWe regret to inform our esteemed passengers and members of the publ...
06/06/2026

Travel Advisory – Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger Train

We regret to inform our esteemed passengers and members of the public that the Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger Train travelling from Dar es Salaam to New Kapiri Mposhi is experiencing delays due to the derailment of one of the luggage vans en route.

We are pleased to report that there have been no casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. Our technical team is currently on its way to the scene to assess the situation and undertake the necessary recovery works.

The safety of our passengers, crew, and equipment remains our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal operations.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

TAZARA Management
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TAARIFA KWA ABIRIA – TRENI YA ABIRIA YA MUKUBA

Mamlaka ya Reli ya Tanzania na Zambia (TAZARA) inasikitika kuwataarifu abiria na umma kuwa Treni ya Abiria ya Mukuba inayosafiri kutoka Dar es Salaam kwenda New Kapiri Mposhi imechelewa kutokana na kuacha njia kwa behewa moja la mizigo njiani.

Tunapenda kuwafahamisha kuwa hakuna majeruhi wala vifo vilivyosababishwa na tukio hilo. Timu yetu ya wataalamu wa kiufundi iko njiani kuelekea eneo la tukio kwa ajili ya kufanya tathmini na kuanza kazi za kurejesha huduma kwa usalama na haraka iwezekanavyo.

Usalama wa abiria wetu, wafanyakazi na vifaa vya reli unaendelea kuwa kipaumbele chetu kikuu. Tunaomba radhi kwa usumbufu uliojitokeza na tunashukuru kwa uvumilivu na ushirikiano wenu wakati tukishughulikia hali hii.

Taarifa zaidi zitatolewa kadri zitakavyopatikana.

Uongozi wa TAZARA.

05/06/2026

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Ni eneo tulivu la kupumzika, kutafakari, au hata kuendelea na kazi zako huku ukifurahia mandhari ya kuvutia ya Afrika yanayopita nje ya dirisha lako.
Kwa usalama wa hali ya juu, huduma ya chumbani, na nafasi pana iliyoundwa kwa ajili ya faraja yako, kila dakika ndani ya treni ni uzoefu wa kipekee.

Kwa nini usafiri tu, wakati unaweza kusafiri kwa mtindo na hadhi?

Weka nafasi sasa kwa kitanda kimoja au chumba kizima na ujionee safari ambayo faraja hupewa kipaumbele.

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04/06/2026

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Why pay more when you can travel farther for less?

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🚆 Tunaposema GHARAMA NAFUU, tunamaanisha zaidi ya nauli nafuu — tunamaanisha thamani halisi ya fedha zako.

Kwa nini ulipe zaidi wakati unaweza kusafiri umbali mrefu kwa gharama nafuu zaidi?

Chagua TAZARA na ujionee moja ya njia nafuu zaidi za kusafiri huku ukifurahia mandhari ya kuvutia na ukarimu wa kipekee wa Kiafrika. 🌍✨

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03/06/2026

🤔 Are you planning to travel or send your goods through TAZARA, but don't know where to start?

No worries! 😊 Wherever you are, you can easily make a booking or get all the information you need by contacting our Booking and Reservation Offices.

📞 Use the contact numbers provided in the image to receive prompt assistance and arrange your journey or cargo shipment with ease.

TAZARA@50 — SAFE. RELIABLE. COST-EFFECTIVE.



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🤔 Je, unahitaji kusafiri au kusafirisha mzigo wako kupitia TAZARA lakini hujui pa kuanzia?

Usijali! 😊 Ukiwa popote ulipo, unaweza kuhifadhi nafasi yako au kupata taarifa zote unazohitaji kwa urahisi kwa kuwasiliana na ofisi zetu za tiketi na uhifadhi.

📞 Tumia namba za mawasiliano zilizo kwenye picha husika ili kupata msaada wa haraka na kupanga safari au usafirishaji wa mzigo wako.

TAZARA@50 — SALAMA. YAKUAMINIKA. GHARAMA NAFUU.

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02/06/2026

🚆✨ TAZARA@50 Golden Jubilee — A Journey Worth Celebrating 🎉.

For 50 years, TAZARA has connected people, nations, and opportunities — carrying dreams, livelihoods, and generations across the heart of Africa.

Through moments of triumph and times of challenge, your trust, loyalty, and support have kept us moving forward 💙.

On 14 July 2026, TAZARA proudly marks 50 years of service — and with revitalisation underway, a bold new chapter begins: bigger, stronger, and more promising than ever before.

Join us in celebrating this historic milestone. Travel with us, follow our journey on social media, and be part of the next chapter of TAZARA.

The journey continues — and the best is yet to come.



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🚆✨ Jubilei ya Dhahabu ya TAZARA@50 — Safari Inayostahili Kusherehekewa 🎉.

Kwa miaka 50, TAZARA imeunganisha watu, mataifa, na fursa mbalimbali — ikibeba ndoto, maisha, na vizazi kupitia moyo wa Afrika.

Katika nyakati za mafanikio na changamoto, imani, uaminifu, na ushirikiano wenu vimeendelea kutusukuma mbele. 💙

Mnamo tarehe 14 Julai 2026, TAZARA itatimiza miaka 50 ya huduma. Wakati huo huo, maboresho makubwa yanaendelea kufungua ukurasa mpya wa mafanikio — wenye nguvu zaidi, imara zaidi, na wenye matumaini makubwa kwa siku zijazo.

Jiunge nasi katika kusherehekea hatua hii ya kihistoria. Safiri nasi, tufuatilie kwenye mitandao yetu ya kijamii, na uwe sehemu ya safari ya miaka 50 ijayo.

Safari inaendelea — na yaliyo bora zaidi bado yanakuja.

TAZARA — SALAMA. YAKUAMINIKA. GHARAMA NAFUU.

01/06/2026
The Mukuba is Back! Mukuba imerudi!Tuesday, NKM to Dar - 14:00 CAT; Friday, Dar to NKM - 15:50 EAT
01/06/2026

The Mukuba is Back! Mukuba imerudi!
Tuesday, NKM to Dar - 14:00 CAT; Friday, Dar to NKM - 15:50 EAT

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P. O Box 2834
Dar Es Salaam

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00
Thursday 07:30 - 17:00
Friday 07:30 - 17:00

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