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Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has acquired a number of used Intercity train carriages from Italy that were recently withdrawn from service by Trenitalia as part of the operator’s fleet modernization program.
According to Italian media reports, 11 carriages were seen wrapped in protective white covers and prepared for transport. They were shipped from the Alessandria Smistamento rail yard, one of Italy’s main railway logistics hubs, to the port of Ravenna before being transported by sea to Morocco.
The acquisition comes as Morocco accelerates investments in its transport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Efficient transportation is considered a key component of the tournament’s success, given the need to accommodate millions of supporters, as well as media, officials and sports delegations.
In addition to upgrading stadiums, Morocco is investing heavily in airports, urban development, road networks and rail infrastructure. Rail transport remains a central pillar of this strategy, with the Kingdom already operating one of Africa’s most advanced railway networks, notably through the Al Boraq high-speed line linking Tangier and Casablanca.
Morocco also plans to extend the high-speed network to Marrakesh and eventually Agadir as part of a long-term effort to strengthen connectivity across the country.
The ONCF has already launched a major investment program that includes the purchase of 168 new trains from Alstom, CAF and Hyundai Rotem at an estimated cost of $2.9 billion. The order comprises 18 high-speed trains, 40 Intercity trains and 110 urban transport trains.
