# Uganda Railways Restores Kampala-Jinja Passenger Service

> Uganda Railways prepares weekend passenger service between Kampala and Jinja, ending 30-year rail gap.
- Title: Uganda Railways Restores Kampala-Jinja Passenger Service
- Summary: Uganda Railways prepares weekend passenger service between Kampala and Jinja, ending 30-year rail gap. Uganda Railways Corporation will launch weekend…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020184.html
- Published: 2026-10-02T14:35:12+00:00
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- Topics: uganda railways corporation, kampala, jinja, nile, uganda railways, passenger train, kampala-jinja service, urc, news, world, politics
## Passenger rail service returns
Passenger rail service between Kampala and Jinja is set to return before the end of 2026.
## URC prepares weekend service
Uganda Railways Corporation says preparations for the revival are in their final stages.
## Initial weekend schedule
The initial service will run on weekends with trains departing Kampala on Fridays and returning from Jinja on Sundays.
## URC statement on service
We have been cooking on all fronts to extend our services wide and far.

> We have been cooking on all fronts to extend our services wide and far
## Service restores rail connection
The return of passenger trains to Jinja would restore a service that has been absent from the route since the 1990s.
## Historical significance
The railway crosses the Nile at Jinja, linking central and eastern parts of Uganda by rail.
## URC targets daily service
After acquiring more rolling stock, URC aims to expand weekend service to daily passenger trains by end of 2026.
## URC prioritizes AFCON
URC also outlines preparations for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 and reclaiming railway land from encroachers.
## Key takeaway

Uganda Railways Corporation will launch weekend passenger trains on Kampala-Jinja route by end of 2026, restoring rail service after 30+ years of absence.