Alstom to build a transformer production line in Morocco
The new production line at Alstom’s facility in Fez will have an annual production capacity of up to 200 onboard transformers for metros, trams and regional trains.
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Angola launches concession for Benguela Railway
The Benguela Railway concession period is 30 years, during which the concessionaire is expected to revitalize exports of copper and cobalt to global markets via the Port of Lobito in Angola’s Atlantic coast.
Transnet Freight Rail opens its network to private operators
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is introducing private operators into its branch network through concessions as it prepares to introduce private operators on main lines in the future.
RATP Dev to operate 10th of Ramadan LRT – Egypt
RATP Dev through its local subsidiary RATP Dev Mobility Cairo will operate and maintain the line for a period of 15 years, renewable for 5 more years.
Alstom conducts first dynamic test for Constantine tram extension
In July 2015, Entreprise du Métro d’Alger awarded the turnkey project for a 10.3 km extension of the Constantine tramway to a consortium of Alstom and Cosider Travaux Publics.
Alstom conducts first test-run for Mostaganem tramway
The Mostaganem tramway project has two lines and runs over a length of 14 km serving 24 stations. Commercial operation will start in March 2021.
Egypt receives €1.128bn from EIB to finance metro and tram upgrades
The EIB financing will support the rehabilitation of El-Raml tram (€138m), upgrading Abu Qir railway (€750) and the rehabilitation of Cairo Metro Line 2 (€240m).
Zimbabwe seeks support from TCDD on railway development
A delegation from Turkish State Railways TCDD and officials of TURASAŞ and TCDD TEKNİK A.S, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Ankara Alfred Mutiwazuka and Zimbabwe delegation headed by National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) Chairman Martin Tafara Dinda met in Ankara under the chairmanship of TCDD General Manager Ali İhsan Uygun.
Alstom opens new site in Fez, Morocco
The new site in Fez is intended to increase Alstom’s manufacturing and assembling capacity of electrical cables and cabinets which are installed on Alstom’s rolling stock delivered across the world.
RATP Dev to operate and maintain Cairo Metro Line 3
Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels and RATP Dev signed a €1.138bn contract for the operation and maintenance of Cairo Metro Line 3 for a period of 15 years.