TRANSPORT SECT PROJE

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The project would assist in implementing sectoral reforms to improve overall transport efficiency and to meet future transport demand. The measures to be implemented are : a) rationalizing the highway and railway investment and maintenance programs in order to compensate for past neglect of transport infrastructure; b) strengthening the National Highways Board; c) restructuring the railways; d) increasing resource mobilization in the sector; e) modernizing the trucking industry; f) improving trade logistics; g) beginning to address environmental issues in the sector; and h) strengthening transport coordination and planning. The project will include : i) training, studies and technical assistance needed for Highways Board strengthening; ii) technical assistance for effective implementation of the sector reform program; iii) rehabilitation, resurfacing and strengthening of 800 kms of the National Highway; iv) measures for improving railway operations (converting 15,000 freight wagons to roller bearing axles, UHF and VHF equipment for improved train control and monitoring, and introducing a management information system); and v) replenishement of spare part inventories in order to improve locomotive utilization.