Algeria has launched a project to rehabilitate 75 train stations in various parts of the country within ongoing plans to develop its logistics sector.

In a report on Thursday, the Arabic language daily Elkhabar said a contract involving 19 stations in Central Algeria has been awarded to a local company.

It said bids for the development of 43 stations in East Algeria and 13 in the Western region would be invited shortly.

The paper quoted a government report as saying these projects are part of a comprehensive plan to develop the country’s transport sector and face a steady increase in the number of railway passengers.

(Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon)

(anoop.menon@lseg.com)

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