The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has inked a significant agreement to provide steel tracks for Morocco’s Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail project, which spans a 430-kilometer route. last month by King Mohammed VI.
According to this agreement, it represents the initial shipment of Chinese high-speed railway steel to Africa. press release .
The project necessitates 60,000 tons of European-standard Rail 260 manganese steel tracks, each 36 meters long and adhering to the European Standard 1-60 specifications. This standard outlines the shape and size requirements for the rails.
The firm from China stated that they carried out comprehensive prior planning, clearly defined the project needs, and enhanced their steel manufacturing procedures specifically for the railway contract.
This initiative represents China's inaugural major undertaking for manufacturing and exporting this particular type of high-speed railway steel. According to the information provided by the source, both production and development have commenced, with complete deliveries scheduled for 2026 to meet established construction timelines.
The firm stated that "the successful proposal included an all-encompassing Chinese plan spanning from design and production to storage, transport, port operations, and international shipment."
This comprehensive strategy, coupled with the firm's stellar reputation, superior product quality, and effective supply chain management, enabled it to surpass five rivals hailing from Spain, Italy, and various other parts of Europe, as mentioned by the source.
In last year’s reports, it was highlighted that ONCF Issued a $62 million public tender detailing the specifications for manufacturing, delivering, and paying for the steel rails required to construct the new high-speed railway linking Kenitra with Marrakesh.
The agreement mandated that the winning contractor manage the transport of the rails to the Casablanca port, with ONCF taking charge of the logistics for delivering them to the construction sites in Kenitra and Benguerir.
The Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Line initiative encompasses constructing a fast railway link between Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, which will also serve both the Rabat and Casablanca airports.
Set to be launched by late 2029, the new The line is anticipated to substantially decrease travel times throughout the country, cutting the trip from Tangier to Casablanca down to 1 hour and 40 minutes, and those traveling directly from Rabat to Casablanca Airport will enjoy a quick 35-minute ride.
The infrastructure initiative, which has an allocated budget of MAD 53 billion (not including the cost of rolling stock), forms part of a broader investment plan worth MAD 96 billion overall.
The initiative encompasses acquiring 168 trains worth MAD 29 billion to update the Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) fleet and promote various growth projects. Additionally, MAD 14 billion has been set aside for upkeep, aimed at enhancing three urban transit systems in the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh.
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