Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona said the government is exploring a project to introduce tram systems in major Zimbabwean cities as a long-term solution to address traffic congestion.
Trams are electric-powered streetcars running on fixed rail tracks, providing an efficient urban transit option. 
During a recent question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, Mhona said tram systems will provide a more effective public transportation infrastructure for commuters. He said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/government-mulls-trams-as-part-of-bold-plan-to-tame-traffic-chaos/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
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As Government and Public Works that work with the local authorities, they oversee urban transport systems to provide efficient transport. Right now, we have plans to ensure that we get bigger buses to provide transport to the people.
So, our long-term plan is to provide trams that are like small trains. We have the railway lines, that will provide transport to people in Mabvuku, Norton and Chitungwiza.
This will be easy for people who may want to leave their vehicles and use those public transport systems. So, that plan is not a very long-term plan. It will be used very soon.
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However, Mhona did not provide details on the feasibility and modalities of implementing the tram system in Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe is thinking about adding trams in big cities to help with traffic jams. Trams are like small trains that run on electric power. The government wants to improve public transportation with trams. Minister Mhona mentioned plans to have trams in Mabvuku, Norton, and Chitungwiza. This will make it easier for people to leave their cars and use public transportation. But, they didn't say how they will make this happen yet. Trams could be a solution to the traffic problems faced by Zimbabwean cities.

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