Technical analysis initiated for rail link between Libya, Niger and Chad

Libya, Niger, and Chad are collaboratively studying a project that could result in a railway link between these neighboring nations, as announced on Monday.

This development is a result of a meeting in Tripoli involving Said al Kilani, responsible for the Libyan railroad project’s management and implementation, and ambassadors from Niger and Chad to Libya, Isyad Ag Kato and Mohamed al Madani, respectively.

An agreement was reached to establish a commission among the three nations to thoroughly evaluate the prospective railway project.

The investigation will involve a series of technical meetings for comprehensive discussions on the matter.

Al Kilani described the project as a dual line railway for both passengers and goods, reaching speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour.

It would span Libya from east to west, covering coastal cities.

The southern route would connect Al Hishah north to Sebha south, aligning with the Libyan international corridor for transit trade to connect with the respective countries.

The proposed railway link is anticipated to bolster both Libyan and African economies due to Libya’s strategic position, enabling a significant transit route connecting the Mediterranean coasts to Central Africa.

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