Morocco continues to pursue an ambitious industrial strategy aimed at consolidating its position in global value chains. The country increasingly attracts high-value investments in the rail sector as international groups expand their commitments to support its industrial expansion.
Alstom announced a strategic investment of 100 million dirhams (about $10.9 million) to expand and diversify its industrial capabilities in Morocco. The company will establish a production line dedicated to train-driver consoles, positioning Morocco as a reference point in the global railway industry’s value chain.
“The driver’s desks manufactured here will equip projects around the world, demonstrating the capacity of our region to supply strategic industrial solutions for the Group,” said Martin Vaujour, President of Alstom Africa, Middle East and Central Asia. Alstom will complement the new production line with a broader industrial development plan.
The company intends to double its transformer-production capacity and create a development and engineering office in Morocco. The initiative aims to strengthen local expertise and support innovation across the company’s regional operations.
The investment aligns with Alstom’s strategy to reinforce its presence in Africa through strategic positions in Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and soon Angola. The company signed an agreement in November for the Blue Line project, a 50-km coastal railway corridor.
In Morocco, Alstom previously delivered the country’s first high-speed rail line, connecting Tangier and Casablanca, which has operated since 2018. The company also runs a factory in Fez that produces railway components, including electrical cabinets and wiring systems.
This article was initially published in French by Henoc Dossa
Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum
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