CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF THE TAN-ZAM (GREAT UHURU) RAILROAD

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October 1, 1973

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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 T NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF THE TAN-ZAM (GREAT UHURU) RAILROAD OCTOBER 1973 COPY NO. `-) 2 7 PAGE S PI R-048/73 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF THE TAN-ZAM (GREAT UHURU) RAILROAD 1. This report describes the construction status of the Tan-Zam Railroad in both Tanzania and Zambia (Figure 1) based on photography and updates a prcvious25Xl published status report that was derived from photography 25X1 The report contains a location map, tables, and four annotated photographs. 25X1 2. ~ shows the completion of the 166-nautical-mile (191-statute-mih25Xl segment from Makumbako, in the southern highlands, to Tunduma, on the border with Zambia (Figure 2). The entire Tanzanian portion of the rail line from Dar Es Salaam to the Zambian border, a distance of 466 nautical miles (nm) (536 statute miles), is, therefore, complete and operational. Table 1 provides a partial list of support facilities along the Makumbako-to-Tunduma segment and the location df these facilities. 3. The bulk of the Zambian portion of the railroad--492 nm (566 statute miles)--consists of graded roadbed or cleared survey lines. The laying of track within Zambia is apparently in the initial stage. a mechanical track-laying device (Figure 3) was on the grade approaching25X1 bridge that crosses the Nakonde River approximately 2 rim west of the Tanzanian border. Possible track was observed in place for approximately 15 nm west of this point. LA Kr: - Railroad completed 1 ICTORI.A1 10 r KAPIRI MPOSHI LUSAKA 30? NPIC P-6835 TQP SECRET RUFF Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 4. For the purposes of this report the Zambian portion of the rail line has been divided into the segments listed below. A summary of the progress on each segment follows. Track Roadbed Survey Total Distance Tunduma-Kasama 17 nm 101 nm 14 nm 140 nm* Kasama-Mpika None 55 nm 57 nm 112 nm Mpika-Kapiri Mposhi None None 240 nm 240 nm *No photo coverage for a distance of 8 nm. 5. In addition to the track already in place, most of this segment consists of completed roadbed. A classification yard is under construction just west of the village of Mwenzo, approximately 5 nm west of the Tanzanian border. Kasama-Mpika 6. Approximately 50 percent of this segment consists of completed roadbed. The largest bridge within Zambia is under construction on the Chambeshi River at 09-47-15S 031-40-50E (Figure 4). The major locomotive and rolling stock repair facility for the rail line in Zambia is also under construction just west of Mpika (Figure 5). Mpika-Kapiri Mposhi 7. The longest segment within Zambia consists only of the initial survey line, the initial grading of roadbed, and the emplacement of culverts. The rail line closely parallels the completed all-weather Tan-Zam highway to Kapiri Mposhi, where it will join the existing Zambian rail system. Virtually no work has been done on permanent support facilities along this segment. 8. Table 2 lists some of the support facilities under construction in Zambia, and their locations. Table 3 is a partial list of bridges under construction in Zambia, and the rivers they cross. Table 1. Partial List of Rail Support Facilities From Makumbako (Tanzania) to Tunduma (Tanzania) 1. 08-50-20S 034-49-30E (Makumbako) 2. 08-44-15S 034-22-OOE (south of Rujewa) 3. 08-51-20S 034-01-30E (Chimala) 4. 08-56-10S 033-26-10E (Mbeya) 6. 09-05-40S 032-51-20E (north of Vwawa) Description At least 4-track siding, passenger and freight stations Multitrack general purpose railyard and construction support camp 3-track siding and passenger station At least 10-track siding, turning wye, passenger and freight stations, probable engine and rolling stock repair facility 4-track siding 3-track siding, passenger and freight stations Single spur, gravel pit, and general support TOP SECRET RUFF Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 25X1 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Iq Next 3 Page(s) In Document Denied Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 TOP SECRET RUFF Table 2. Partial List of Rail Support Facilities From Zambian- Tanzanian Border to Mpika Location 2. 09-19-40S 032-40-50E (west of Mwenzo) 4. 09-27-30S 032-00-50E (east of Kayabi) 5. 11-50-30S 031-28-40E (west of Mpika) 4-track siding At least 6-track classification yard under construction and general support camp Station and probable general purpose yard, under construction Probable station and multirail siding, under construction Large general purpose yard, locomotive and rolling stock repair facilities, and freight station, under construction 1. 09-23-30S 032-15-50E Chozi 2. 09-40-10S 031-52-30E Mifunsu 3. 09-43-055 031-47-30E Lembo 4. 09-47-15S 031-40-50E Chambeshi 5. 10-55-OOS 031-04-30E Chambeshi 6. 12-02-20S 031-16-40E Tributary of Mufubushi TOP SECRET RUFF Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 nr N/A 25X1 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2 TOP SECRET TOP SECRET Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/08/09: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000300010060-2