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Special Al Boraq trains added for Morocco-Niger World Cup qualifier

The National Railways Office (ONCF) has launched a special transportation plan to support fans attending the Morocco-Niger World Cup qualifier, set to take place at the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match, scheduled for Friday, September 5, marks the official inauguration......

Renfe replaces low-cost Avlo trains with premium Ave services on Madrid-Barcelona route

Spain's national rail operator Renfe has announced the discontinuation of its low-cost Avlo services on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line, effective September 8. These will be replaced by its premium Ave trains, while maintaining the same frequencies, schedules, and competitive pricing. Renfe......

Spain probes copper theft that disrupts high-speed train services

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation following a series of thefts of copper cables that halted high-speed train services from Madrid to the south, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The incidents unfolded on a busy travel day as many returned home after a long weekend in Madrid,......

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......

France grants €781 million for 18 Alstom TGVs to Morocco

The French government has extended a Treasury loan of €781 million to Morocco for the procurement of 18 high-speed trains (TGV) from Alstom. This investment is aimed at extending the high-speed rail line (LGV) to Marrakech. This funding is part of the ongoing Franco-Moroccan railway cooperation......

Hyundai Rotem secures landmark $1.5 billion deal to supply double-decker trains in Morocco

Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic $1.5 billion (2.2 trillion won) contract with Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) to supply double-decker trains, marking the largest order ever secured by the South Korean company. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, underscores a significant step in......

Morocco narrows down train manufacturing bid to CAF and Hyundai

Morocco is nearing a decision in its ambitious plan to procure 150 regional and commuter trains, with the Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem emerging as the final contenders. This follows the exclusion of Talgo, Alstom, and the Chinese......

World Transport Day Commemorates Sustainable Transport with Special Stamps

On November 26th, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued a set of six commemorative stamps celebrating high-speed trains in honor of World Sustainable Transport Day. One of the featured trains is Morocco’s Al Boraq, a notable achievement in the country’s transportation system. World......