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Stalled Wagons, Heavy Debts: The Unfulfilled Promise of Ethiopia’s Railway System

Every morning at Autobus Tera, Surafel Tafesework faces a familiar dilemma. A 37-year-old officer at a private bank branch in Megenagna, Surafel prefers taking the train to work—it is cheaper than mid-buses or taxis. But lately, waiting for it has become exercise in patience. “The train fare is better, but the…

The Reporter EthiopiaBy Selamawit Mengesha
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Stalled Wagons, Heavy Debts: The Unfulfilled Promise of Ethiopia’s Railway System
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Original headline: “Stalled Wagons, Heavy Debts: The Unfulfilled Promise of Ethiopia’s Railway System

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