HIBAPRESS – Rabat
Abdessamad Guyouch, Minister of Transport and Logistics, announced on Monday, during a session of oral questions in the House of Representatives, a series of new measures that fall within the program to develop the national train network.
The Minister explained that this program includes the refurbishment of 346 train cars and the acquisition of an additional 60 cars, as well as the purchase of 30 modern locomotives equipped with an advanced system for generating electricity with a capacity of 380 volts. Guyouch pointed out that these steps come within the framework of the national plan to modernize the railway fleet by 2030, which aims to improve the quality of rail transport and enhance the level of performance and service provided to citizens. The aforementioned ministerial official also highlighted that the National Office of Railways is in the process of implementing a plan to acquire 168 new trains, including 18 high-speed trains, within the framework of strengthening the links between the various regions of the Kingdom and expanding the modern transportation network. The Minister added that these projects fall within the ongoing preparations for Morocco's hosting of the FIFA World Cup competitions, highlighting that the government is seeking through them to develop a transportation infrastructure that is in line with international standards and meets the needs of visitors and citizens alike, which enhances the Kingdom's position as a leading country in the field of transportation and logistics and capable of organizing major global events.
