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The Tazara Railway: A Monumental Engineering Achievement

The Tazara Railway, a remarkable feat of engineering, was constructed between 1970 and 1975. The project involved the massive undertaking of moving nearly 89 million cubic meters of earth and rock to build 320 bridges, 22 tunnels, and 2,225 culverts.

Spanning 1,860 kilometers from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia, the railway is celebrated as one of the most significant engineering achievements since World War II.

The scale of the Tazara Railway's construction highlights the immense logistical and technical challenges faced by engineers and workers. This monumental effort not only facilitated a vital transport link between Tanzania and Zambia but also stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance.

The railway has played a crucial role in regional development, enhancing trade and connectivity, and remains a symbol of the collaborative spirit and engineering prowess that characterized its creation.

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