Mchuchuma in south western Tanzania near Ludewa off the northern tip of Lake Nyasa, is the site of major coal deposits.Tanzania set to exploit Mchuchuma coal reserve There is also a thermal power station costing$612m.Mchuchuma power investors to plough in $ 612m Recent studies indicate that Mchuchuma/KetewakaPower coal deposits should be connected to the coast by rail to facilitate exports.Tanzania Electric Supply The railway that will be built will be part of the Mtwara Development Corridor project.
See also
Transport in Tanzania Timeline of African Union of Railways - other railway proposals.
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