RAILWAYS III

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The focus of the proposed project is a large program of action which is aimed at improving operational and financial performance, and which includes measures to strengthen the railway's organization, management, and staff training. To complement the action program, the project also provides for some important physical investments designed to improve productivity. The main components are: (i) track renewal (about 60 km); (ii) procurement of track maintenance equipment and materials, spare parts for motive power and rolling stock and workshop equipment; (iii) extension and rehabilitation works at the Dakar-Bel Air marshalling yard; (iv) a three-year training program for selected middle- and high-level managers and about 300 skilled laborers and low-level supervisors annually; and (v) consulting services for studies. The project will yield direct benefits mainly from rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and rolling stock.