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CRCC Begins Revitalizing Tanzania-Zambia Railway

Updated: January 04, 2026

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On November 20, the revitalization project for the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), officially commenced. Known as the “freedom railway” and the “friendship railway” by Africans, TAZARA stands as a symbol for China-Africa cooperation. CRCC is revitalizing the line through smart upgrades using Chinese solutions, technologies and standards, transforming it into a new corridor of economic prosperity.