Table of Contents

Executive Summary.................................................................................................................... ii

List of Acronymns......................................................................................................................iii

1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................1

2.0 Goals & Objectives...........................................................................................................2

3.0 Project Activities...............................................................................................................3

3.1 Preparatory Phase – 4 years.........................................................................................3

3.2 Construction Phase – 7yrs............................................................................................3

3.3 Operationalisation Phase – 1 year...............................................................................4

4.0 Key Stakeholders of the Project......................................................................................4

4.1 Internal Stakeholders....................................................................................................5

4.2 External Stakeholders...................................................................................................6

5.0 Social Costs and Benefits................................................................................................9

5.1 Social Costs...................................................................................................................9

5.2 Social Benefits.............................................................................................................11

6.0 Budget..............................................................................................................................12

7.0 Advise on Sourcing for Funding....................................................................................12

8.0 Conclusion & Recommendations to the Ministry.........................................................14

Table of Figures........................................................................................................................... i

REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. i

Executive Summary

The report examines the project terms and conditions for the proposed Underground Railway

system in Kampala to eliminate fleet road congestions written for the Ministry of Works &

Transport (MOWT). The volume of traffic in Kampala has caused of fleet road congestion which

is characterized by slow speeds, long trip times, and increased vehicular queuing.This has

called for the Ministry to initiate a proposal to start an Underground Railway. The existing

surface railway is dilapidated and was in November 2006 put under Riftvalley Railways

concession for 25 years making any plans to reutilise or determine activities on it dependent on

the concessioner. The space in Kampala is exhausetd because of road construction and

unabated construction of new buildings. The Ministry has therefore proposed a 72 km

underground tunnel which will elude constraints like ‘right of way’ payments, space availability

and interference with the RVR concession.

The report enumerates the proposed management of the project with the project goals and

objectives. Plausible activities that would enable achievement of the major objective are

categorised in three phases i.e. the preparatory phase where all necessary documentation are

drafted and approved and a schedule of activities drawn. The construction work will be handled

in the construction phase and the implementation phase will entail recruitments and trainings to

set the tunnel into operation. The major external and internal stakeholders and their

involvement in the project have been identified and detailed. These included among others the

Project Management Team, Government Ministries, Residents in the vicinity, the media.

Many undertaken projects have financial, social and other costs and benefits which assist in

assessing viability and decision to proceed. The social costs and benefits of construction of the

railway have been identified with costs like environment damage during construction noise

pollution and vibration, exhaustion of non renewable resources ,revenue loss for taxi operators,

opportunity costs foregone, and benefits of traffic decongestion, employment opportunities and

improved standard of living, increased business opportunities among others.

The budget estimates totalling $24,932,984,498.48 were drawn based on the identified activities

and assumptions made. The Ministry cannot fund the project to completion alone and therefore

various sources of funds have been suggested in the report.

With the information provided, the project will be successful if recommendations are adhered to.

List of Acronymns

ADB African Development Bank

CBD Central Business District

EU European Union

HEP Hydroelectric Power

JICA Japanese International Cooperation Agency

KCCA Kampala City Council Authority

KR Kenya Railway

‘KUR’ ‘Kampala Underground Railway’

LGs Local Governments

MOFPED Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development

MOWLE Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment

MOWT Ministry of Works & Transport

NEMA National Environment Management Authority

NPA National Planning Authority

PAYE Pay As You Earn

RVR Riftvalley Railways

URA Uganda Revenue Authority.

URC Uganda Railways Corporation

WB World Bank

1.0Introduction

The volume of traffic in Uganda generates demand for space greater than the available

road capacity. Increase in urban population due to uninhibited births, rural-urban

migration, coupled with improving standards of living, influx of various trade

opportunities and narrow roads are the predominant causes of fleet road congestion in

the urban areas in Uganda. Urban dwellers have in the recent past taken to acquisition

of vehicles despite the economic situation through access to loans that support vehicle

acquisitions. When transport requirements are high the interaction between vehicles

slows the speed of the traffic stream, increases periods of vehicle queing and trip times

causing congestion.

The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has a vision "To have a reliable and safe

infrastructure in public works and transport that will deliver timely, quality, cost

effective and sustainable services to the people of Uganda" thus its mandate to

promote adequate, safe and well maintained public works and transport infrastructure to

effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. MOWT is

charged with the duty of planning, development and maintenance of economic, efficient

and effective road, rail and water transport systems, obliging it propose construction of

an Underground Railway system in Kampala to eliminate fleet congestions. The Ministry

will ensure development and provision of passenger and freight rail infrastructure and

services to address transportation needs in Kampala and advance the citizens’ quality

of life, safety, environmental and economic sustainability.

The existing surface railway system is dilapidated and greatly unutilized. Its coverage

through Kampala would however not support the volumes currently ferried by roads. KR

& UR are under concession a 25 years to RVR. URC was left to monitor non-core

assets, concession performance and regulation on behalf of the government.

Renegotiations were done in 2010 because targets hadn’t been met to allow for funding

and enhanced management, thus any project to construct an ‘overhead’ railway line

would be met with resistance because of interference with the agreement terms and

conditions.

In addition, a technologically advanced rail service needs to be developed to better

future advancement possibilities without isolating middle or upper class citizens in

respect of quality. An underground railway is favourable to circumvent constraints and

costs like ‘right of way’ payments, interference with the RVR concession etc.

The 72 kilometer track will have 45 stations/goods houses; bonding service routes and

connecting to buses at subway drop off points with 8 minor and 3 major lines as follows.

Bunamwaya - Namasuba - Kibuye - City Center - Mulago - Bwaise – Kazo

Ntinda- Bukoto - Kamwokya - Naguru - City Center - Kabalagala - Bunga - Gaba -

Munyonyo

Busega – Nateete – Lungujja – City Center – Kiswa – Nakawa – Kinawataka -

Kireka

5 passenger and 1 goods trains will be used with 4 cars each with a total capacity of

720 passengers departing a single major station at 4 hour intervals 6 times a day but

this would be dependent on demand in that period of time. The proposed railway

network is attached below.

Figure I: Map of Kampala showing proposed railway network

2.0Goals & Objectives 1. To eliminate road fleet congestion.

To instigate construction of a 3 route, 72 km underground railway in Kampala by

2024.

To enhance proposed railway system connection to the road network in

Kampala.

To execute standard train movement schedules for goods and passenger

pickup from various stations within and on the outskirts of Kampala six times a

day per station.

2. To Identify and prioritise the railway system infrastructure

To develop a feasible, optimal engineering design for the railway in the

next 4 years.

To develop an organizational structure, determine activities and strategies

yielding a modernized process for performing the work on the railway in

the next 2 years.

To Identify and prioritize proposed route for 4 car train supporting 1,300 tonnes,

with a speed of 50 km/hr in the next 4 years.

3. To enhance conformity with safety,efficiency and regulatory requirements of the

railway.

To draft, table and seek parliamentary approval of the Railway Safety & Security

Act in the next 3 years.