Rail Transport - Framework for Improving Railway Sector Performance in subSaharan Africa

Author

Vasile Nicolae Olievchi, SSATP Africa Transport Policy Program

Description

This study draws fascinating conclusions on the last 15 years’ experience from railways concessions in sub-Saharan Africa, and re-examines the performance of the railways in the light of the considerable changes in the transport and logistics industry in the last two decades, that have affected the African continent as well as the rest of the world. What are the policies required to restore the railways competitiveness? What are the improvements needed in terms of managing railways assets, restoring train operations reliability and financial sustainability of this sector? What lessons should be learned in terms of ownership, partnership and financial responsibility of the public and private actors?


The study highlights the most urgent problems facing the rail transport sector and provides a set of recommendations that would help both public and private interests to partner constructively in the revitalization of the sub-Saharan African rail network.

Publication date

2013

Document type

Study

Language(s)

English

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• Railway Performance English (1.33 MB)
• Transport Ferroviaire Francais (1.32 MB)

Category: Transport