My First Ugandan Train Ride In Kampala. This Is Uganda's Only Passenger Train.

My First Ugandan Train Ride In Kampala. This Is Uganda's Only Passenger Train.
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a corporate organization reporting to Ministry of Works and Transport and established under the mandate of the Uganda Railways Corporation Act, cap 331 to carry out construction, operation, and maintenance of railway, marine and road services both in and outside Uganda for the carriage of Goods and Passengers.
Passenger trains resumed operations in February 2018 and the current route is Kampala to Namanve and the train makes four routes on a daily.
The train is effective when it comes to saving time and money. For starters, passengers going between Kampala and Bweyogerere paid Shs 1,000 while those reaching Namanve pay Shs 1,500 but as of May 2019, I paid Shs 1000 from Kampala to Namanve.
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[@ChrisJ8855]

I'm very pleased to see that the railways in Uganda have started to carry passengers again. I am extremely fortunate in that I took a train from Nairobi to Kampala and back to Nairobi in 1995, and my 2 week stay in Kampala persuaded me to move to Uganda, which I did, and stayed a number of years. This train trip was the best one I have ever taken Whilst living in Kampala I regret not taking the train to both Kasese and Pakwach as both routes were running at the time. You don’t think something like a train can just stop running - but unfortunately they both did - the security situation in the north at the time stopped the trains, and the track degraded, and in the west there were floods which washed away the line and there was no money left to repair them. The replacement of ballast with the workings from Kilembe mines didn’t help as that eat away at the metal sleepers. I worked with the railway workshop at Nalukongo for a number of years and tried to organise a fund-raising passenger trip to Jinja and back in the one passenger coach that seemed to be still in working order, but couldn’t get it past Uganda Railways officials. So all of you in Uganda, take the train, and demand that the service be extended further and further.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Wow! Thank you Chris for this elaborate expression of how a simple train ride can be impactful. I personally have a unique attatchment to the moments i spent in that passenger train and love to see it resume full operation with new routes to more places across the country. Thank you once again for sharing your experience and contribution.

[@ssemugerateddy]

Wow, I am glad I read this. I have never travelled by train, but I would love to

[@irenebalzan3400]

I have beautiful memories of the same train ride from Kampala to Nairobi in 1995.

[@Rusibako]

​@@mrmusinguzi Iwish they can work on chargo train it can be so helpful

[@vickylvnikki2607]

I love Uganda from India ...my name is riya....😍

[@mrmusinguzi]

Hey Riya. Thank you, great to know you are watching all the way from India. I appreciate the Love.

[@smraihan2004]

I heard about Uganda in Mountain of the moon ( চাঁদের পাহড়), a novel by Bibhutibhushan Bondhopadhay and then I love the place ❤️❤️❤️...I am also an Indian

[@isabiryarogerskanamina6670]

These are the videos we need, lets sensitize ourselves, know one will love Uganda for us, we should love our own country, lets market it, let develop it together❤

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks, i look forward to creating more of such content this year and i hope you will watch them and share them with the rest of your circles.

[@ValueFarmUG]

Wow this is a great one. We need to try this train ride. 🤗

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks. That would be great. Just keep time to get a good sitting spot.

[@Rusibako]

Thank all the people with the positive energy , uganda is going to be great again.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Amen

[@eddiemakayagga2688]

Wow! I didn't know we had a train in operation. It is far, far better than that "Kayola" we used to have in the 80s. Thanks very much for sharing

[@mrmusinguzi]

Great to note that there is an improvement. We look forward to more improvement in the transport system.

[@NiiAyi]

Interesting video. I love your video. I watched til the end. Can't wait for the next video

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks, NII. Feedback greatly appreciated.

[@michaeljango8073]

Uganda the center of East Africa that’s why Kampala is a business city I love Kampala

[@mrmusinguzi]

It's the hub. Very busy and lively city.

[@paulfianatravels]

Again thank you for this video,, I remember driving over the rails. Awwwwsome

[@mrmusinguzi]

*Very welcome. I miss the sound of that train passig by. It's been a while since i heard it pass by.*

[@saeedrukhsanasheikh2986]

Hi brother I see your video I like that good I am Indian Muslim from india I pray to Allah and God You and yours county going Day by day to success Take care brothers Have a good time

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thank you Saeed. Its great connecting with you through this platform & i pray for God's protection upon you, your family & country.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

I should try this

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yeah. The experience is awesome. Just be at the station before 5Pm Weekdays

[@Maplesyrup1able]

Thank you I didn't know that Uganda still has a working rail line. I came across you video as I searched for information about transport in Uganda as part of my studies

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks for checking out my content and yes, we do have a working rail line and a lot of developments around the transportation.

[@rano_music]

Some love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 🇺🇬

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks So much Pakao for the love. Glad to have you here.

[@mrmusinguzi]

@shaurya raj Thank you Raj.

[@gorretnamagembe3324]

Great

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks Gorret

[@opolotemmanuel9287]

Thank you sir. Love your content. 🇺🇬

[@mrmusinguzi]

Much appreciated

[@RitaAmanyire]

Wow this is so cool. My first train ride was in Nairobi. I dint know there was a passenger train in Uganda I need to try this.

[@mrmusinguzi]

I've only seen the one in Nairobi on the internet. Can't wait to get there soon.

[@Tulatuyige]

Lol how the fans are dancing at 3:18 that speed ramp was crazy 🤪

[@mrmusinguzi]

My ealy years of doing undercover vlogging.

[@tukwasiibwedan8359]

Nice video, and music in background. some people didn't know that there is passenger train in Uganda.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks, Dan. You can never tell it's a passenger train even by just looking at it 🤓

[@namulimeena]

I need to try this as well, well done

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thank you and YES you should give it a try. You'll enjoy the trip

[@hadijahwangyi1190]

It's interesting .thanks for letting us know about this . the train looks very comfortable inside eeeh🏃 can't wait to on one...to top it off your accent is perfect 👌more videos pls🙏

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks, Hadijah. You should try it out and let us know about your experience.

[@hadijahwangyi1190]

@@mrmusinguzi you are quiet welcome...sure sure, count me on dat

[@ButterfliesfromBs]

My cousin used to ride one to Kasese back in the 80s when she'd go visit her parents. But I think in those days you also had to ride with cargo. Nice to know Uganda Railway is not dead even though the doors are so creaky and Wow, tons of people ride it! Bambi thanks for sharing.

[@mrmusinguzi]

It's not dead but I think we need more resources to grow that means of transport.

[@GoTechUG]

NIce video. Thank you for sharing

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks GoTechUG

[@nirmaloptional6439]

Mr musinguzi.Thanks train travel Kampala. your video background music almost very interesting & mind blowing thanks.

[@mrmusinguzi]

I am glad you really loved the video. It's the least used means of transport in Uganda but quite an interesting experience.

[@nirmaloptional6439]

Thanks friend.

[@hanishashamie2708]

Great thanks dear

[@mrmusinguzi]

You are most welcome. Thanks for taking time to watch

[@sarahkabajungu280]

Thank you for sharing , this brings back memories. Me and my mum travelling from Kampala to kasese. We need our trains back. 🙏

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks Sarah. Indeed we need these trains back.

[@zakialis8576]

Wawoo it looks nice inside

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yeah. It does. I hope we can have even better convenience to accommodate more users.

[@TheOshayVlogCast]

Wow this is awesome

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks, Oshay. Saw you somewhere in a Ugandan Vlog

[@TheOshayVlogCast]

Mr. Musinguzi yes I own the kenganda channel also! Keep up the great work

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks for appreciating. I've see Kenganda they are doing a great job.

[@zaitunonzia7282]

Ohh my God i never knew we have passenger train in Ug really need to try this

[@mrmusinguzi]

Oh. Yes, we do.

[@namugenyisauda5803]

Thanks for the show mr musinguzi

[@mrmusinguzi]

You are most welcome Sauda

[@TrainBusinfo]

Hi from india

[@hongisland3016]

Nice scenery

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks Hong Island

[@ThePhilosopher5500]

Hey Mr. :) I really like this video, well done my friend. I find the interior design of the train interesting. I live in Hungary and here the metro looks like a train in Uganda. Good job mister ;)

[@mrmusinguzi]

Hey Caesar, Thanks for watching. Yes the interior is interesting & i had never imagined any other country having one similar to this. I keep thinking our government should make it better given that it's the only one we have.

[@ernestsinje8693]

I think the train is ok,nice video thanks

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thank you, Ernest.

[@robertmuhumuza9367]

Wooow!!! I love This

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks

[@victorianakimbowa3257]

Yoooo! We need to take this trip, I've had a train ride in another country but never in Uganda, never one in my own Africa.

[@mrmusinguzi]

We should once the lockdown is eased to have the passenger train resume operation. It’s timing is complicated though.

[@ruthqym5906]

So many bodabodas in Ug and I love your accent . I didn’t know you guys have trains 😂

[@mrmusinguzi]

True. The Bodabodas are quite many. Thanks

[@babucarpentar4151]

Nice

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks Babu

[@RaniyahAnwar]

Wow great video n i ddnt knw thers was train in UG🤣 now i know

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks for checking it out and glad you found it informative.

[@NabzArah]

You pulled this off for sure. I need to use a train one of these days. Where do I board from? That beautiful sunset though😍

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks. The train sets off from the city center at the Uganda railways corporation offices along Nasser road. For quick access branch off Jinja road at eso corner to join Nasser road. The station will be on your left

[@sabrinanes4011]

Wow I would like to try it too

[@mrmusinguzi]

I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience.

[@cyruskisitu1868]

Thanks man

[@mrmusinguzi]

You are welcome Cyrus

[@MaggieVlogs5050]

I never knew of that passenger train lol

[@mrmusinguzi]

Not so many people know about but people who stay along Jinja road to Namanve use it a lot. We hope it resumes soon.

[@MaggieVlogs5050]

@@mrmusinguzi but I'm always afraid of being on train wherever I go it's so weird I prefer buses and ubers 😊

[@abbeyhamidah4787]

Guys let's welcome dis transport ate we appreciate it's such dat they make more of dis

[@mrmusinguzi]

True. Every one that can should take this ride as we advocate for resource allocation in such means of transport.

[@tina973ug5]

Interesting

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks!

[@mukulembezemeddie7517]

Amin did good work

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yeah, his contribution can't be forgotten.

[@missjomo2140]

It looks comfy inside,,,,,with the Ugandan flag colors,,,,,,the man in reflector jacket was the one charging the fares I guess.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yeah. The gentleman with a reflector jacket is part of the crew.

[@easyesther6033]

Wow

[@mrmusinguzi]

That's how we do it in Uganda

[@easyesther6033]

@@mrmusinguzi that's great I wonna use it also

[@esterkwagala1301]

Wow I liked it indeed. One day I will travel by it in Jesus name

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yes and Amen

[@bangunhapsoroofficial]

Wow... Ive never been to uganda...

[@mrmusinguzi]

Hopefully someday you will.

[@williamluyima]

Nice video, I should check it out soon. That aside where can I get a hat just like yours 😜

[@mrmusinguzi]

Merchandise Coming Soon!

[@DatCianoBoy]

One ☝️ Africa

[@mrmusinguzi]

African Love

[@mudondoregina4519]

Oh thanks Bambi

[@hanifasulaiman6709]

Thank you dear

[@mrmusinguzi]

You are welcome.

[@BIGMAMMA183]

The fare of 1000 UgX is very reasonable.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Very reasonable and provides a great relief to the transportation need to the CBD.

[@ssemugerateddy]

Are those trains transporting people? Honestly I thought they stopped long time ago. Wasted money, I think if they invested more money in the railway transport it would be booming like the rest and people would actually use it even myself.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Railway is one of the most effective means of transport and yes, if the government invested in that sector we would have lots of problems solved in our City.

[@saadahkendrick1364]

I was not aware that it is there in Uganda

[@mrmusinguzi]

I am glad I was able to share some knowledge.

[@chineduzzube6237]

lucky you

[@mrmusinguzi]

We are all blessed. I am even more pleased that you have come to watch.

[@tigerzuo5770]

Hello Mr. Musinguzi, thanks for showing this! Do you know if there are many cargo trains running in Kampala and Can the cargo get to Mombasa right now? Thanks

[@mrmusinguzi]

Not that I know of.

[@AHMED-ii2uq]

plz make one video for public transportation busses.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thank you Ahmed. I will surely put that on my To do list.

[@lazyscorpion3889]

Why am i smiling?! Lol

[@mrmusinguzi]

You must be filled with Joy. Glad the video gave you a smile.

[@ThepearlofAfrica]

Am smiling too🤗

[@TrainBusinfo]

Hi from INDIA

[@mrmusinguzi]

Hello there! Youare most welcome to the family.

[@prasadjoshi7373]

Thanks for the video. Which gauge? 1435mm?

[@mrmusinguzi]

I need to get a better understanding of the guage from someone conversant with railways.

[@prasadjoshi7373]

@@mrmusinguzi www.sgr.go.ug/specifications. Got it. it's 1435 mm gauge.

[@rudrapratapsingh9716]

Hey from India 🇮🇳

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thank you so much for watching. Have you been to Uganda before?

[@TrainBusinfo]

🇮🇳

[@mrmusinguzi]

👋

[@jemafrancis4276]

Those seats man u tell them to style up we are in 21st century those are for 18th century My question is "why do Uganda don't like good things as in copying up with the current technology? Anyway thanks for the show

[@mrmusinguzi]

*Thank you Jema. I think you meant "coping up with" yes we are catching up and look forward to better days & better seats.*

[@doge.a.cat2002]

About that couple at 4:52: Why are you performing the natural obligations on the train?

[@mrmusinguzi]

I was surprised too.

[@halohi6640]

Omg I can't dat Ugandan av train

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yes. We do have one.

[@JM-rl4sp]

Webale nnyo, Ssebo

[@mrmusinguzi]

Nawe webale nyo JM

[@judithtasha75]

How about mbale ,sorot ,kumi no reaching?

[@mrmusinguzi]

There is a Cargo train route to those areas but this is the only active passenger train route at the time i am writting this coment.

[@Janekwagala2]

Bwendidda e ug njajjirinnyamu

[@mrmusinguzi]

Ojja Kunyumirwa nyo.

[@user-op3nb1sj1k]

But why only 4 trips a day, such a short distance?

[@mrmusinguzi]

I also wish the railway network could widen to more areas.

[@rhonaasiimwe3243]

Hahaha...the couple

[@mrmusinguzi]

That couple was the winner. Uganda Zaabu

[@marynabita1135]

this train does it go to Tanzania

[@mrmusinguzi]

No, it doesn't go to Tanzania

[@richardkazibwe2425]

How many cars are on there??

[@mrmusinguzi]

It's Just a train.

[@alwillis5817]

Never seen a train in Kampala.

[@mrmusinguzi]

Glad i was able to show you one in Kampala. You could check it out yourself or let me know in case you need assistance accessing it.

[@mariamkasirye6899]

since when

[@mrmusinguzi]

Passenger transportation resumed in 2018

[@ashabafrica7211]

Wait....🤯...we have a train?!............

[@mrmusinguzi]

Yes, we do. You should check it out sometime .

[@williamshakur8715]

The Train is so old like presedent

[@mrmusinguzi]

William! 😂😂😂

[@williamshakur8715]

I am just wondering if this train is older than the presedent or is same age ?????

[@Rusibako]

Old is gold and young is silver

[@Rusibako]

Thanks musinguzi for your effors , our country shall be great again I have faith.

[@Janekwagala2]

Bulijjo train etwala abantu🤣🤣🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭bulijjo sikimanyi 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrmusinguzi]

Munange bulijjo welli.

[@gorretnamagembe3324]

Great

[@mrmusinguzi]

Thanks Gorret

[@gorretnamagembe3324]

@@mrmusinguzi kayola... Etwalira meka

[@mrmusinguzi]

@@gorretnamagembe3324 Shs 1000 zokka

[@esterkwagala1301]

Wow I liked it indeed. One day I will travel by it in Jesus name

[@mrmusinguzi]

Amen to that.