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Why SGR should ditch diesel for electric trains

A standard gauge railway train in Miritini. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya has embarked on the task of upgrading its newly-built standard gauge railway (SGR) line to electric status following the signing of a financing deal with a Chinese company.

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) signed the $240 million with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Company on January 25, paving the way for work to begin.

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