Morocco receives World Bank grant to increase rail mobility in Greater Casablanca and modernize 2031 kilometers of rail infrastructure by 73 $350 million loan This significant investment aims to provide more sustainable and efficient transportation solutions to the country's growing urban population.
Scope of the Near Urban Service (SIR) Program
Within the scope of the “Near Urban Service (SIR) program”, the center is Casablanca To suburbs like Zenata, Mohammedia, Nouaceur and Bouskoura The connecting lines will be electrified and signaling systems will be improved. These modernization works aim to increase the capacity and efficiency of the existing railway network.
Within the project, all have universal access Fifteen multimodal stations to be built or renovated. These improvements aim to alleviate road congestion in the city and promote more sustainable commuting options for citizens. The World Bank expects this investment to result in a 7 percent increase in accessible job centers and a 7,3 percent improvement in access to public services. By the end of the decade, more than 560.000 residents are expected to benefit from faster access to jobs and essential services within 45 minutes of travel time.
Morocco Expands ONCF Capacity with Strategic Financing
Morocco’s urban population is expected to reach 2050 percent by 70, making modern railway systems critical to supporting growth and improving connectivity across cities. The initiative also strengthens the institutional capacity of the National Office of Railways (ONCF), focusing on governance, strategic planning and customer service delivery.
Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, World Bank Country Director for Maghreb and Malta, said the loan will help ONCF transform into a modern, service-oriented railway operator. The World Bank also provided $2020 million to Morocco in 150 to support urban transport improvements, an important demonstration of the bank’s ongoing partnership with Morocco in mobility development.
