TAZARA is gateway to the Eastern, Central and Southern African business markets covering both the SADC and COMESA regional groupings, runs from the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to the town of New Kapiri Mposhi in Central Zambia where it links with the existing Zambia Railways System. The gauge of the line is same at 1067 millimeters (three and half feet) as that of Zambia Railways as well as all the other main trunk lines in Central and Southern Africa. Excellent, this is the really Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, your preferred Transporter.
TAZARA operates two cross boarder passenger trains weekly every Tuesdays and Fridays from New Kapiri Mposhi as well as from Dar es Salaam. Each train is provided with First Class Coaches with 4 berths per compartment, Second Class Coaches with 6 berths per compartment, with free beddings, a Luxurious Supper Sitter Coach and Third Class Coaches.
Room service is available for first and second classes. Upper class passengers also enjoy the privilege of taking a shower on board. There is also a lounge car where customers in the upper class have the liberty to relax and watch DVD movies, whilst being served with chilled or hot beverages of choice. Piped music is provided in all compartments.
