The Minister of State for Railways Shri K.H.Muniyappa had a meeting with the visiting Minister of State for Urban Development of Uganda, Mr. Urban Tibamanya, here today. Both the Ministers discussed in details the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of rail transport sector. The visiting Ugandan Minister expressed his gratitude and satisfaction towards Indian Railways for assisting in expansion of rail network in Uganda.
Shri Muniyappa assured the visiting Ugandan Minister of all possible assistance in developing integrated rail services in Uganda. The Minister said that RITES, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways and a leading international transportation consultant with operational experience over sixty countries in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Latin American countries, would continue to help Uganda in the development of railways.
It may be recalled that RITES had undertaken Kampala Urban Traffic Improvement Plan (KUTIP) through international competitive bidding in 2001-02. The project is funded by World Bank and coordinated by Kampala City Council & Ministry of Local Government.
RITES also undertook Consultancy Services for Design Review, Tender Assistance & Construction Supervision of Strengthening of Kikorongo-Katunguru and Equator Roads (53.5 km) against World Bank Funds Contract No. RDP/HW/CS009. It has been completed successfully in 2007.
RITES has undertaken training to 20 personnel from the Uganda Railways during 1985 to 1995. RITES continue to explore possibilities of cooperation in several projects in Uganda.
Shri Muniyappa assured the visiting Ugandan Minister of all possible assistance in developing integrated rail services in Uganda. The Minister said that RITES, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways and a leading international transportation consultant with operational experience over sixty countries in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Latin American countries, would continue to help Uganda in the development of railways.
It may be recalled that RITES had undertaken Kampala Urban Traffic Improvement Plan (KUTIP) through international competitive bidding in 2001-02. The project is funded by World Bank and coordinated by Kampala City Council & Ministry of Local Government.
RITES also undertook Consultancy Services for Design Review, Tender Assistance & Construction Supervision of Strengthening of Kikorongo-Katunguru and Equator Roads (53.5 km) against World Bank Funds Contract No. RDP/HW/CS009. It has been completed successfully in 2007.
RITES has undertaken training to 20 personnel from the Uganda Railways during 1985 to 1995. RITES continue to explore possibilities of cooperation in several projects in Uganda.
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