(Ecofin Agency) – The Shereef kingdom has launched a vast program to strengthen and modernize its railway infrastructure, to improve interurban transport networks and accelerate the country’s economic development.
The Moroccan government is preparing to launch a call for expressions of interest from manufacturers of railway rolling stock for the creation of a train set factory, announced the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh (photo) , Monday, November 11.
“The production of the future industrial unit is intended for the National Railway Office (ONCF) and other export customers, particularly in Africa,” he declared before the House of Representatives.
The minister also announced that the ONCF’s 2040 plan provides for the construction of 1,300 km of high-speed lines (LGV) and 3,800 km of additional conventional lines, to connect 43 cities compared to 23 currently.
He also indicated that the program contract of 87 billion dirhams (8.7 billion dollars), which was signed between the State and the ONCF, aims to extend the high-speed line, particularly between Kenitra and Marrakech. , and to modernize the current lines.
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