transmission

Modernising and expanding Uganda’s railway network

Sector: Clean Energy
Status: Active

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to modernise, electrify and expand Uganda’s railway network to improve regional transportation and trade.

Uganda is in the process of modernising and expanding its railway network. The goal is to replace the country’s outdated railway network with electrified standard gauge railway and transform regional transport and trade integration as part of the East African Railway Master Plan. A new transmission line for power supply to the electrified railway is needed.

Published: December 30, 2025Last updated: February 24, 2026

Facts

Date of signing
September 2025
Status
Active
Sector
Clean Energy
Sub-sector
Transmission
Region
East Africa
Country
Uganda

Project type
Feasibility study
Estimated project cost
20 MSEK

Project owner
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

SDG in focus

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No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Icon for UN Global goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

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Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Value creation

Expected Impact

The aim is to improve energy generation capacity and reliability in the energy system. The addition of intermittent renewable energy sources will strengthen the hydro power generation base.

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