Morocco is embarking on a new chapter in the development of its railway infrastructure with the announcement of a tender for the construction of a high-speed railway (HSR) between Kenitra and Marrakech, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Construction of a high-speed railway in Morocco

According to Moroccan sources, the length of the new line will be 375 km, with a maximum speed of 350 km/h.Seven sections, ranging from 36 to 64 km, will be covered by the construction.

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The project plans to route through key cities of the country, including Rabat, Sale, and Casablanca.

It also includes the construction of a technical maintenance center in Marrakech and a depot in Kenitra, as well as six connections to the existing railway network.

This project is part of Morocco’s ambitious national plan to develop its railway network, totaling $37 billion.

By 2040, the plan aims to connect 43 cities of the country by rail, creating up to 300,000 jobs and providing rail access to 87% of the population, compared to the current figure of just over 50%.

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