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Algeria’s 2400 km railway network project, the trans-desert railway, takes shape as feasibility studies near completion. The studies for the project are expected to link the northern and southern parts of Algeria.
Algeria’s 2400 km railway network project, the trans-desert railway, takes shape as feasibility studies near completion. The studies for the project are expected to link the northern and southern parts of Algeria. The National Agency for Studies and Monitoring of Railway Investment confirmed significant progress. Moreover, the agency is further preparing to conduct more feasibility and technical studies before issuing a green light. The endeavours are part of a large-scale plan to develop Algeria’s rail network effectively.
The studies for nearly 1,084km of rail line were done and the remaining part would soon be done and a full report made ready afterwards. Once completed, it is expected that the North and South parts of the country will be seamlessly connected via rail. Part of the line will link the capital Algiers on the Northern Mediterranean coast. It will then stretch to Tamanrasset on the Southern border, close to Niger.
The proposed railway line aims to include two major lines that will run parallel of each other. Mazar noted that the trans-desert railway project will include a second parallel line. The line is expected to not only link the two regions but also pass through 10 provinces with a length of 2,406km. The project’s implementation scope represents a well-thought-out approach to ensure that Algeria is connected through a rail network. The main part of these projects includes building a network that will reach the southernmost parts of Algeria. Especially the trans-desert line that will connect the capital with the border with Niger.
Algeria’s 2400 km railway network project, the trans-desert railway, is expected to have immense significance in various areas. The most obvious is the transport sector, where the project is seen as a crucial step in enhancing connectivity. In turn, this will facilitate inter-regional trade and development of the provinces where the railway will pass through. Moreover, it will benefit not only the regions where the line is expected to pass but the whole of Algeria. The initiative also aligns with Algeria’s broader development strategies.
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The government is optimistic that the project will strengthen economic ties and improve access to remote regions. Furthermore, the successful implementation of this project will highlight Algeria’s focus on infrastructure development and its vision for sustainable growth. It also shows how the government prioritises transport initiatives such as the trans-desert railway. It is essential in boosting logistics between key urban and rural areas, a commendable achievement. The nation still has other railway projects, such as the USD 4 billion Trans-Maghreb railway project.
