Debate stirred among Kenyans as a video of Tanzania's electric train undergoing testing resurfaced online and Kenyans could not help but compare it to  Kenya's SGR. In a Twitter post by Nation Media managing editor James Smart, it was revealed that Tanzania completed the final test of East Africa's first electric train, boasting a speed of 160 km/h, at Changwon, Korea. James Smart emphasized that the train is now prepared for deployment.

"TANZANIA conducted the last test of the much anticipated EAST AFRICA's first electric train with speeds of 160km/h at Changwon, Korea. Ready for deployment," posted Smart.



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From the footage, the electric train appears to be meticulously constructed, featuring modern and comfortable passenger seats, as well as stylish interior decor. This prompted netizens to draw comparisons with Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway, which operates from Nairobi to Nairobi.

Most Kenyans think the Tanzania electric train is more comfortable than the Kenyan SGR.