Heba Press – Kenitra
The National Railway Office has selected the Moroccan company “GTR” to carry out the civil engineering work for the third phase of the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed train project, in the section bypassing Casablanca-Berrechid, of a length of 36 kilometers.
The contract was concluded with the aforementioned Moroccan company for a value of approximately 2.15 billion dirhams, as it presented the cheapest offer.
This part includes excavation work, technical installations, reestablishment of communications and the erection of a fence.
The high-speed line (LGV) project also includes several main elements, including the construction of a new line linking Kenitra and Marrakech, the modernization of stations and the establishment of links connecting the new line to the existing network. There will also be improvements to the traditional line, maintenance work and the construction of new operational facilities.
This project constitutes a major step in the development of transport infrastructure in Morocco, as it is expected to contribute to strengthening the national economy and improving connectivity between the main cities of the Kingdom, as part of preparations for the hosting the 2030 World Cup.
