Beira Railway Project

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The Beira Railways Project for Mozambique mainly aims to: (a) make cost effective and efficient transport available for the freight and passenger traffic in the Zambezi Valley to accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty in the sub-region; (b) increase international traffic through the Beira Railway system; and (c) ensure the operational, managerial and financial sustainability of the Beira Railway system, There are three project components. Component 1. Rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of the Sena Line (approximately 600 km) in accordance with the terms of the Concession Agreement. Component 2. Rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of the Machipanda Line (approximately 300 km) in accordance with the terms of the Concession Agreement. Component 3. Institutional Strengthening. This component comprises provision of technical assistance, training and consultant services to CFM so as to enhance its capacity to oversee implementation of the project, implement its restructured functions, supervise the construction and rehabilitation works, facilitate independent technical and financial audits, conduct transport sector studies, and prepare its long term railway and ports development plans.