For fares and freights apply to Agent-General, Sudan Government, Cairo, or Traffic Manager, Halfa.
Time occupied on journey, Halfa to Khartoum, by passenger trains, 28 hours; by goods trains, 47 hours.
KERMA LINE.[138]
| List of Stations. | Miles from Halfa. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|
| Halfa[139] | 1 | |
| Halfa (Camp)[139] | 0 | |
| Sarras | 33 | On river. |
| Ambugol | 64 | In desert; wells. |
| Akasha | 86 | On river. |
| Kosha[139] | 105 | On river; small shed and workshop; railway strikes south across desert. |
| Kuror | 137 | In desert. |
| Dalgo | 164 | Railway rejoins river. |
| Kerma[139] | 203 | On river; shed and workshops. |
Kerma is about 30 miles north of Dongola. Transport between these two either by steamer, donkey, or camel, according to state of river.
Passenger accommodation on the Kerma line is of a rough description. Rates according to class of vehicles.
General.Gross receipts of Sudan Government Railways during 1902, £E.194,000, of which £E.103,000 on Government account; in 1903 the receipts were £E.137,000.
Goods trains on both branches run according to the requirements of the traffic, usually one train each way daily. For rates, etc., apply Traffic Manager, Halfa.
Stations are open for receipt of goods from 7.0 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., and for delivery of goods from 7.0 A.M. to 5.0 P.M.
Light railways.There is a miniature railway in Khartoum used for passengers, etc., but beyond this no light railways have yet been constructed in the country. There seem to be openings for these towards Kassala, Gedaref, and El Obeid, but the time has not yet come.