Hairatan to Mazar-e-Sharif Railway Development Program

Objective

"The project will increase economic growth and trade between Afghanistan and the region due to a more efficient, safe, and sustainable railway transport network. Increased transport volumes will also reduce transport costs."-ADB

Description

Construction of a 75-kilometer (km) railway line with associated support infrastructure and facilities such as an upgraded marshaling yard and railway station at Hairatan, railway station and transshipment facilities at Mazar-e-Sharif, signaling and telecommunication systems, and safety facilities; and