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Germany investigates suspected political sabotage on railway

German police are investigating a possible political motive behind the cutting of railway cables in western Germany, which caused significant disruptions to regional train services. The incident, discovered near the Cologne–Düsseldorf line, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting public......

Morocco unveils $5 million Taza station to strengthen rail connectivity

The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics inaugurated the new Taza railway station, a $5 million project designed to expand Morocco’s rail network and enhance regional connectivity. The development is part of a broader national effort to modernize infrastructure......

Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......

Hyundai Rotem eyes role in Morocco’s ambitious railway expansion plan

Hyundai Rotem has expressed strong interest in contributing to Morocco’s comprehensive railway expansion under the country’s Rail Plan 2040. Jeong Hoon Kim, Head of Real Solutions at Hyundai Rotem, hailed Morocco's stable business environment and its growing appeal to foreign investors. Speaking......

Morocco’s ONCF launches summer plan to serve millions of travelers with expanded rail services

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists......

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......

UK begins rail renationalisation under Labour government

The UK has started renationalising its rail services, marking the first step in a Labour government plan to bring all train operators back under public control within two years. This initiative follows Labour's return to power last July after 14 years in opposition. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced......

ONCF awards Italian GCF contracts for high-speed rail extension to Marrakech

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......