Algeria’s 2400km railway network project, the trans-desert railway, takes shape as feasibility studies near completion. Algeria noted that they had completed studies for the project expected to link the northern and southern parts of the country. 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 greenlight. The endeavors are part of a large-scale plan to develop Algeria’s rail network effectively.
The information chief of the Agency, Abdul Qadir Mazar also noted that studies for nearly 1,084km of rail line was done. He added that 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 State of Affairs Regarding Algeria’s Trans-Desert Railway
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 approach to ensure that Algeria is connected through rail network. “We are working in line with instruction by the President of Algeria to execute projects to modernize and develop the country’s rail network,” he noted. “The main part of these projects include 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,” he added.
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The Significance of Algeria’s Ambitious Project
Algeria’s 2400km 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 in inter-regional trade and development of the provinces where the railway will pass through. Moreover, it will not only benefit the regions where the line is expected to pass, but the whole of Algeria. The initiative also aligns with Algeria’s broader development strategies. “We aim to modernize and expand Algeria’s railway system to meet national needs,” said Mazar.
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 prioritizes transport initiatives such as the trans-desert railway. Its successful completion will be essential in boosting logistics between key urban and rural areas, a commendable achievement. The nation still has other railway projects in the works such as the $4 billion Trans-Maghreb railway project.
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