Its majesty king Mohammed VI gave the Rabat -hergal station of the work of the new high-speed line (LGV) Kenitra-Marakech, an emblematic 430 km project that reflects the strategic vision of the sovereign for sustainable, integrative and efficient mobility.
Cost of 53 billion dirhamThis line connects Tangier with Marrakech in 2:40, with a time saving of more than two hours. In particular, the Rabat and Casablanca airports, the new Benslimane Stadium, are served and offer a quick connection between Rabat and Mohammed V Airport in 35 minutes.
This project is part of A Global modernization program for Moroccan rail of 96 billion dirhamsArticulated by three pillars:
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Expansion of the LGV to Marrakech (53 mmdh),
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Acquisition of 168 trains For a lot of 29 mmdh : 18 TGV, 40 Inter-City trains, 60 fast shuttles and 50 trains for the metropolitan network,
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Development of 3 Ferré Urban Transport Networks in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech for 14 MMDH.
The project also provides for the construction of new stations, the development of existing terminals and the creation of a maintenance center in Marrakech.
This huge program will also contribute to the development of A Railway ecosystemwith more than 40 % local integrationThe creation of Thousands of jobsthe implementation of a train in Morocco and equipment for long -term maintenance.
With this strategic turning point, the kingdom confirms its place as a regional market leader in the transport infrastructure by focusing on innovative, low carbon and future mobility.
M.Ba.
