Rehabilitation, Modernisation and Improvement of the Services of the Trans-Maghreb Railway Line
USD 1,250.00M
Total Cost
25%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
3
Countries
Project Definition
Project Stage
Project Overview
Comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization of the railway corridor connecting Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia along the Mediterranean coast, creating an efficient and integrated rail transport system to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate trade, and support economic integration in the Maghreb region.
Key Objectives
Rehabilitate and modernize existing railway infrastructure along the Trans-Maghreb corridor to enhance regional connectivity; standardize technical specifications and interoperability across national railway networks; improve border crossing procedures for rail transport; enhance operational efficie...
Strategic Importance
The Trans-Maghreb Railway represents a historic transport corridor connecting North African countries, but fragmentation, technical disparities, and infrastructure degradation have limited its effectiveness.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The project will focus on rehabilitating and modernizing existing infrastructure rather than new construction, with standardization of technical specifications to ensure interoperability across national networks.
Capacity: The Trans-Maghreb Railway extends approximately 2,300 km from Casablanca (Morocco) to Tunis (Tunisia), with potential future extension to Tripoli (Libya): Morocco section: 800 km; Algeria section: 1,200 km; Tunisia section: 300 km.
Capacity: The Trans-Maghreb Railway extends approximately 2,300 km from Casablanca (Morocco) to Tunis (Tunisia), with potential future extension to Tripoli (Libya): Morocco section: 800 km; Algeria section: 1,200 km; Tunisia section: 300 km.
Financing Structure
The project will employ a blended financing approach with: multilateral development bank financing (AfDB, Islamic Development Bank, World Bank); bilateral development finance from ...
Market Analysis
Current rail traffic on the fragmented Trans-Maghreb Railway is significantly below potential, with modal share for cross-border freight below 5% despite the corridor connecting major population and economic centers.
Investment Opportunities
Private sector opportunities include: railway operations through management contracts or concessions; rolling stock procurement, maintenance, and leasing; station commercial development; logistics facilities at key intermodal nodes; maintenance services for infrastructure and equipment; and digital systems for ticketing, freight management, and passenger information.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Arab Maghreb Union Secretariat with national implementation units in railway companies
Partners: Arab Maghreb Union Secretariat, National Railway Companies of Morocco (ONCF), Algeria (SNTF), and Tu...
Partners: Arab Maghreb Union Secretariat, National Railway Companies of Morocco (ONCF), Algeria (SNTF), and Tu...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org