The works aim to expand the line to six tracks in total: two for high-speed trains, two for commuter services, and two for other trains, the ONCF said in a statement. This increase will require the widening of at least 40 existing structures within the Casablanca Wilaya.
According to the same source, the project also includes installing a state-of-the-art signaling system, building new stations for high-speed and commuter services, laying 600 kilometers of electrified track, and constructing nine maintenance centers and technical facilities.
The works will run from September 2025 to the end of 2027 in several phases, each requiring specific transport plans with scheduled night works and even daytime operations. They will affect travel times on some routes and necessitate the temporary closure of certain stations for renovation, including Mers Sultan station.
The first phase will begin on September 15 and will involve an overall rescheduling of passenger train services, while maintaining the usual supply of trains.
To minimize the impact of this ambitious project on an operational network, ONCF has adopted a rigorous planning process. The works will mobilize both highly experienced railway infrastructure specialists and exceptional technical resources.
The office assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure service continuity under optimal conditions of comfort and safety. A special system will be in place from Monday, September 8, including enhanced passenger assistance at main stations and a dedicated communication plan on service adjustments and project progress. Updates will be provided through ONCF’s official channels: the website www.oncf-voyages.ma, the customer relations center at 2255 (local call rate), the ONCF VOYAGES mobile app, the official ONCF WhatsApp channel (https://bit.ly/461PfEu), and the chatbot M’ONCF at 06 67 65 22 55.
Launched on April 24, 2025 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kénitra–Marrakech LGV project has now entered a decisive stage. The works are advancing at full speed, reflecting the momentum of modernization underway across the Kingdom.
Extending the first high-speed line between Tangier and Kénitra by an additional 430 kilometers, this landmark infrastructure will link Morocco’s northern and southern axes, cutting the travel time between Tangier and Marrakech to just 2 hours 40 minutes.
Beyond its technical achievement, the project will connect key hubs such as airports and stadiums, while strengthening access to major urban centers and reinforcing Morocco’s drive toward sustainable mobility.
Editorial team/le7tv