Discussion of the preliminary study for the railway construction project in Hodeidah

the Chairman of the General Investment Authority, Mohammed Ishaq, discussed with the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works for the Roads Sector, Engineer Nabil Al-Haifi, the preliminary study for the railway construction project in Hodeidah Governorate.

The meeting reviewed the objectives and path of the project, which will bring about a qualitative shift in the transportation infrastructure, facilitate trade flow, and reduce transportation costs. The project begins at Ras Isa Port, passes through Al-Salif Port, and reaches Bajil District. The railway is estimated to be (99) km long, with an estimated cost of $150 million, including basic facilities, diversions, supports, rails, and other infrastructure.

In the meeting, the Chairman of the General Investment Authority emphasized that the project comes within the framework of the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure, develop the transportation sector, strengthen the national economy, and stimulate investment.

For his part, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works pointed out the importance of the project, which will contribute to improving the Yemeni economy, providing job opportunities, and stimulating investment in various sectors, making it a strategic project.

The meeting was attended by the Head of the Authority’s Projects Sector, Engineer Mohammed Al-Farzai.