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Chinese firm sued for building railway line over pipeline

The ongoing Standard Gauge Railway construction at Taru. Coast Water Services Board says the pillars have been built on its pipelines. (PHOTO: KELVIN KARANI/ STANDARD)

Coast Water Services Board (CWSB) has sued a firm constructing Standard Gauge Railway for building a railway bridge on top of a water pipeline at Taru.

The board is accusing the Chinese firm of ignoring technical advice and constructing rail bridge at Taru in Kwale County on top of its water pipeline from Mzima Springs in Voi.

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