The driver of the Pajero, an American national, attempted to cross the track, resulting in a collision with the oncoming train. Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) on Friday confirmed a fatal accident in which an American, Savannah Gardner lost her life. “A fatal accident occurred on the evening of Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Wankoko level crossing […]
Sections of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mukono district are up in arms for what they consider neglect by organizers of President Museveni’s visit to the district to commission the revamped Mukono-Kampala passenger train service, to include a slot for him to meet party leaders and also hold a rally for the locals. […]
Following a decision by the Uganda Railways Corporation (UR) to lift the suspension imposed last September to give room for repairs on the Mbuya – Kinnawattaka stretch of the railway, commuters in Mukono and surrounding areas have been given a ray of hope for relaxation of the notorious traffic jam along Kampala-Jinja highway. According to […]
This Thursday, limited passenger services resume between Kampala and Namanve, following suspension last year to pave the way for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing line. The passenger services will feature departures from Namanve to Kampala at 6:40am and 7:45am and evening departures from Kampala at 5:30pm and 6:50pm to with each trip taking […]
Construction works on the Namanve – Kampala section have reached Kireka. Works on the level crossing are almost complete The rehabilitation of the Kampala-Namanve railway is finally entering the last phase. This stretch, which is part of the Kampala-Mukono line was scheduled for completion in September, but “unforeseen circumstances” delayed it, according to John Linonn Sengendo, […]