Mauritania railway news
News about railway and urban rail infrastructure, operations, policy, projects and the supply industry in Mauritania.
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NewsEuropean Investment Bank backs Mauritanian railway enhancement
MAURITANIA: The European Investment Bank has approved a US$125m loan to support a investment in a heavy haul railway linking the mining area of Zouerate with the coast.
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NewsDesert railway upgrading aims to double iron ore capacity
MAURITANIA: The African Development Bank has approved a US$150m loan to state-owned iron ore firm Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière to support a US$467m programme to double the capacity of its heavy haul railway by 2030. Plans include the acquisition of up to 36 locomotives and ...
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Country profileGuinea, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal & Sierra Leone - country map
Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal & Sierra Leone: national rail network map
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Organisations
SNIM Railway
The line from Nouadhibou to Tazadit was opened in 1963 to haul iron ore for export, and was privately-owned by Miferma. Following nationalisation in 1974, the railway is now operated by Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière de Mauritanie, the state-owned industrial group. Address PO Box 42NouadhibouMauritaniaPhone +222 574 ...
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Organisations
Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport, Mauritania
The responsibilities of the Minister relate to all matters of public infrastructure and transport facilities. AddressCentre AdministratifNouakchottMauritania
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NewsHigh temperature locomotives ordered from EMD
MAURITANIA: Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière has awarded Electro-Motive Diesel a contract to supply six SD70ACS heavy haul diesel locomotives with AC traction motors, the manufacturer announced on October 20. To be delivered from late 2011 they will allow the operation of heavier mineral trains through the ...