Heba Press – Nador
As the completion of work on the port of Nador in the western Mediterranean approaches, the National Railway Office is preparing to launch the construction phase of the railway line which will serve this important project. On August 13, 2024, the Office announced the start of work. a consultation for the execution of works related to roads and structures to connect the port to the rail network.
This project, whose cost is estimated at 99 million dirhams, includes the construction of three road bridges and two additional bridges.
The length of the new railway line will be approximately 52 km and will connect Silwan to the port of Nador at a speed of up to 160 km/h, while providing a connection to Silwan station and port facilities.
The port is expected to begin operational works before the end of this year, for full operation in 2027.
The port infrastructure will also include a container terminal with a capacity of up to 3.4 million containers per year, an oil terminal with a processing capacity of up to 25 million tonnes per year, as well as a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 7 million tonnes.
