The study is intended to establish the technical requirements, route alignment, technology options, costs and implementation model for a monorail in Dar es Salaam, which could give Tanzania Railways Corporation the basis for deciding whether and how to proceed with the Yellow line pilot section and the wider three-line network.
TRC's stated intention to involve the private sector, and to use the feasibility phase to clarify opportunities for investors, technology providers and rail infrastructure suppliers, could make the study a reference point for companies considering the project.
- SYSTRA has been selected to lead the feasibility study for the future monorail in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- The monorail project comprises three lines, Red, Orange and Yellow.
- An initial pilot section is planned for the Yellow line, linking the central business district to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
- The study will define the technical requirements, route alignment, technology options, costs and preferred implementation model.
- SYSTRA cites a projected population of around 10 million in Dar es Salaam by 2030.
- SYSTRA says Tanzania Railways Corporation intends to involve the private sector in the project.
SYSTRA has been selected to lead the feasibility study for the future monorail in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company announced on 30 September 2026.
The monorail project comprises three lines, Red, Orange and Yellow, with an initial pilot section planned for the Yellow line, linking the central business district (CBD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
According to the SYSTRA announcement, the study will define the project’s technical requirements, route alignment, technology options, costs and preferred implementation model. Its findings will help determine whether a monorail is the most suitable solution for Dar es Salaam’s transport needs, as the city’s population is projected to reach around 10 million by 2030 and demand for reliable mass transit continues to rise.
Alexander Farnell, Country Head, Tanzania, SYSTRA, said: “This feasibility study is a crucial step in determining the best way to deliver a modern, efficient and sustainable transport solution for Dar es Salaam’s future growth.”
SYSTRA says Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) intends to involve the private sector in the project, using the feasibility phase to clarify opportunities for investors, technology providers and rail infrastructure suppliers.
The proposed system is intended to improve public transport, cut congestion and reduce travel times and transport costs, while improving access to jobs, commercial centres and essential services. SYSTRA says the initiative is also expected to support wider economic benefits, including improved business efficiency, job creation, investment opportunities and higher property values along the corridor.
The project forms part of the government’s broader ambition to modernise urban transport under the National Development Vision 2050, according to SYSTRA.
