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ONCF awards Italian GCF contracts for high-speed rail extension to Marrakech

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......

Rabat enhances rail infrastructure ahead of CAN 2025

The construction of the new railway station in the Riyad district of Rabat is progressing steadily, with over 50% of the work completed. The station is set to open in September 2025, just a few months before Morocco hosts the African Cup of Nations in December of the same year. Designed to complement......

France grants €781 million for 18 Alstom TGVs to Morocco

The French government has extended a Treasury loan of €781 million to Morocco for the procurement of 18 high-speed trains (TGV) from Alstom. This investment is aimed at extending the high-speed rail line (LGV) to Marrakech. This funding is part of the ongoing Franco-Moroccan railway cooperation......

Spain boosts investments in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup

During an official visit to Morocco, Spain's Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, reaffirmed her country’s commitment to supporting key infrastructure projects tied to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. As Morocco’s top trading partner, Spain aims to deepen its involvement......

Morocco's rail expansion accelerates with €430 million investment ahead of World Cup 2030

Morocco's ambitious railway infrastructure development has taken a significant step forward as French construction company Colas secures three major contracts worth €430 million to expand the country's high-speed rail network between Kenitra and Marrakech. The project, aimed at enhancing......

Morocco unveils $9 billion railway modernization plan through 2030

Morocco's ambitious transportation infrastructure plan will inject MAD 96 billion ($9 billion) into railway upgrades by 2030, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced in Rabat. The comprehensive initiative aims to dramatically expand the nation's rail connectivity while modernizing......

Morocco's national railway sets ambitious passenger and revenue targets for 2025

Morocco's National Office of Railways (ONCF) has unveiled plans to achieve record-breaking numbers in 2025, targeting 57 million passengers and revenue exceeding $500 million (MAD 5 billion). The strategic blueprint aligns with Morocco's preparations for hosting major sporting events, including......

Morocco's Russian Grain Imports Surge Ninefold in 2024

Morocco has emerged as a major purchaser of Russian grain through the West Siberian Railway (WSR), with imports reaching 514,000 tons in 2024—nearly nine times the volume recorded in 2023, according to African Initiative. WSR has achieved remarkable growth in its grain export operations, setting......

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