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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE PRESENTATION • . The railway sector plays the role of an economic engine in the development of countries. Growth of economies correlates positively with the growth of the railways. India, China, Brazil and European countries, etc have achieved economic growth through railway investments. The sector allows nations to take advantage of economies of scale. To influence a country's economic growth, the railway sector becomes a catalyst. Other benefits include: i. Reduced Cost of Doing Business ii. iii. iv. V. Preservation of roads and leading to reduced road maintenance cost Reduces carnage levels Low levels of air pollution Guaranteed easy collection of taxes by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) 1.2 BRIEF OVERVIEW ON ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED ZRL was set up to be the main carrier of heavy freight especially mining raw materials and products. The company operates a total track length of 1,248km long single line of 1,067mm gauge made up of: i. Mainline from Vic Falls Bridge to Kitwe..... ii. ● At present ZRL has a total fleet of 40 Locomotives and 2,094 wagons. .848 km; and Branch Lines (Including Mulobezi, Masuku and Chipata Lines).........400 km;
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