Rail Transport in AfricaSyllabus of the Subject: Rail Transport in Africa
Sample - Rail Transport in Africa:
Rail Transport in Africa. The transport sector can accelerate and intensify the African trade. In particular, the rail transport, as a result of its energy efficiency, the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions and the reduction of the tonne-kilometre transport costs, is expected to play an important role in the long-distance transport in Africa. However, the current situation of the railway infrastructures is very poor in many African countries. This gap has reduced the potential of the African rail systems to play an active role in the economic development. In fact, the market share of the Rail Transport in most countries of the African continent is less than 20% of the total volume of the freight transport. With a few exceptions (mainly in South Africa and North Africa), the African railroads are clearly behind those of most other regions of the world.
Two of the main reasons for this situation are the lack of the investment in Infrastructures in Africa and the absence of an institutional framework that favours its development. The Rail transport is essential for the African Economic development and, unless properly developed, Africa may not reach its potential to exploit its abundant natural resources and wealth. Key factors:
Advantages: Increase in the African interregional trade. Analysed countries: Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania and Zambia. Related information:
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