DODOMA, Nov. 17 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an ambitious national infrastructure agenda aimed at transforming the country into a rail linked economy that drives trade, investment and industrial growth across all regions.

Speaking on the governments long-term development direction when inaugurating the Parliament in Dodoma on Thursday, President Samia said a comprehensive strategy is being prepared to ensure railway lines become vibrant economic corridors generating wider opportunities along their routes.

She revealed that the government also plans to introduce modern commuter train systems in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma to ease congestion in the two rapidly growing cities.

“Dar es Salaam alone is projected to reac...