Keywords: High speed train


Morocco receives first shipment of rails from China for high-speed railway

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major......

Spain moves to reinstate swift compensation for high-speed rail delays

Spain is preparing to restore a stricter refund policy for high-speed rail passengers, requiring the national operator Renfe to compensate travellers delayed by as little as fifteen minutes. The shift follows a vote in Congress to reinstate the earlier reimbursement model that had been replaced in 2024......

Morocco’s High-Speed rail project between Kenitra and Marrakech reaches key milestone

RABAT (AFP) — Morocco’s ambitious high-speed rail project linking Kenitra to Marrakech has reached a decisive milestone with the publication of expropriation decrees in the latest Official Bulletin, marking the official start of land acquisition procedures along the future route. Issued......

Al Boraq High-Speed train service resumes after technical incident

The Al Boraq high-speed train line experienced a temporary disruption on Thursday, October 24, 2025, following a technical issue between the Zenata and Aïn Sebaâ stations. The incident caused one train to halt and led to delays along the Casablanca–Tangier corridor. According to the......

Morocco Accelerates toward a Sustainable Railway Future

Morocco’s railway industry is entering a transformative phase, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s broader industrial and economic strategy. Building on its notable success with the high-speed train (TGV), the country is emerging as a key player in railway equipment production......

Enhanced train schedule for Eid Al Adha: ONCF's commitment to travelers

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has unveiled an expanded train schedule in anticipation of Eid Al Adha, offering enhanced services to facilitate smooth travel for the holiday. The new program, effective from May 30 to June 15, aims to assist travelers in moving easily and safely during......

New international airport in Marrakech: A strategic project for the future

Morocco is advancing its ambition to modernize airport infrastructure with the announcement of a new international airport in Marrakech. This initiative is part of the strategic plan "Airports 2030," aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing tourism sector and preparing for the......

Morocco Sets Ambitious Plans for Railway Overhaul to Meet Growing Demand for Clean Transport

The Moroccan government has unveiled a transformative plan to upgrade the nation's railway system, with an investment of MAD 87 billion ($8.7 billion). Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced this ambitious initiative on Monday, aiming to modernize the network in response to increasing demand......

Morocco's Railway Renaissance: ONCF Reports Surge in Passenger Numbers and Revenue

Morocco's National Railway Office (ONCF) has announced a significant boost in passenger traffic and revenue for the first half of 2024, marking a notable upswing in the country's rail transportation sector. The state-owned railway operator reported a 7% increase in passenger numbers, with 26.4......