RAILROAD

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The proposed project consists of track renewal for the northern-center network and branch lines in the mining district, the replacement of diesel locomotives, railcars, trailers and freight cars, track maintenance equipment, workshop equipment and consulting services. These items are urgently needed to meet present traffic levels efficiently. The consulting studies are expected to lead to the identification of a second railway project. While the project is being executed, consultants will assist SNCFT (a) to set up a traffic cost accounting system and to work out a schedule of tariffs related to the cost of providing services (b) to review the conditions of rolling stock and maintenance and repair facilities (c) improve its overall efficiency and (d) to study the modernization of main stations.