Algeria has launched tenders for railway construction contracts exceeding $2.5 billion, marking a major step toward expanding transport infrastructure across its southern regions. The project, led by the national railway agency, will develop a 495-kilometer corridor linking Laghouat, Ghardaia, and El-Meniaa, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting economic integration.
The railway is divided into two segments: a $1.4 billion, 265-kilometer stretch from Laghouat to Ghardaia featuring viaducts, a tunnel, and five stations, and a $1.2 billion, 230-kilometer extension to El-Meniaa with multiple structures and three stations. Designed for speeds of up to 220 km/h for passenger trains and 100 km/h for freight, the line aims to enhance both mobility and logistics.
Backed by an $870 million African Development Bank loan, the project includes rolling stock procurement and broader infrastructure upgrades. It forms part of Algeria’s long-term strategy to modernize its rail network and connect remote regions to national growth corridors.
