Talks to transform TKR into a multi-purpose corridor begin

Friday, October 09, 2015

The developers of the 1,477-kilometre Trans Kalahari Railway (TKR) are considering transforming the rail line into a multipurpose corridor rather than just a dedicated coal evacuation route.

The low oil prices have dragged down the global commodity industry thus hurting Botswana’s copper and coal industries and resultantly the viability of the $15 billion TKR.

In an interview with BusinessWeek, coordinator of coal development unit, Obakeng Moumakwa affirmed their talks with the Southern African Development Committee (SADC) to transform the railway line.

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Talks to transform TKR into a multi-purpose corridor begin

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