Scrutiny of 48 Billion Second Hand Locomotive Takes Shape

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Uganda Railway Corporation spent billions on second-hand locomotives that are not suitable for Ugandan rails.

While appearing before COSASE, members were told that Uganda Railways officials rejected advice from the Ministry of Works to purchase 6-year-old locomotives at UGX 36.4 billion and opted for 8-year-old locomotives at a higher price of UGX 48 billion.