Vila de Sena

Vila de Sena

Vila de Sena or more commonly Sena is a town in Mozambique where there is an important bridge over the Zambezi River. This bridge, the Dona Ana Bridge was originally a single track railway bridge, temporarily converted to road operation during the civil war.

The town lies on the east bank of the river.

Transport

The railway has a junction at this station.

In 2008, a factory for making concrete sleepers was established here.

See also

* Transport in Mozambique
* Railway stations in Mozambique

References

External links

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/MZ/5/Vila_de_Sena.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 69m (Red dots are railways)]


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