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Uganda Signs $3 Billion Contract with Turkish Company Yapi Merkezi to Build 272 km of Railway

Oct 15, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

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UgandaConstructionBuilding MaintenanceCivil Engineering

Description

Uganda has contracted Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi to build the first section of its 1,700 km electric rail line. The $3 billion deal will see the construction of a 272 km railway, connecting Uganda's capital, Kampala, to the Kenyan border at Malaba. The project aims to boost regional trade by lowering transport costs and stimulating trade.

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Company

Yapi Merkezi

Location

Uganda

About

Yapi Merkezi is a Turkish construction firm specializing in infrastructure projects. The company has extensive experience in building railway systems and has a strong reputation in the industry.

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