Hyundai Rotem has secured a maintenance contract worth approximately 750 billion won ($750 million) for electric trains in Morocco, following its previous supply of train cars.
On June 19, Hyundai Rotem announced that it signed the maintenance contract with the Moroccan National Railway Office in Rabat on June 18. The contract ceremony was attended by Lee Yong-bae, CEO of Hyundai Rotem, and Mohamed Rabie Khlie, head of the Moroccan railway office, among other officials. This agreement is part of a previously established project for the supply of double-decker electric trains. Hyundai Rotem will finalize details regarding maintenance, material management, and technical support.
The contract amount for the Moroccan train maintenance project is 748.2 billion won, marking the largest overseas railway maintenance contract to date. All 440 electric trains secured by Hyundai Rotem will be included in the maintenance project, which will be conducted through a joint venture established with the Moroccan railway office over the next 20 years.
Specifically, the project will involve supplying spare parts necessary for vehicle maintenance, operating a help desk, and providing technical support for mid-level maintenance. Mid-level maintenance includes comprehensive repair work to ensure the performance and operational safety of the electric trains, such as testing, inspections, repairs, and parts replacements.
Hyundai Rotem expects that this contract will not only contribute to strengthening public transportation in Morocco but also positively impact the expansion of the African railway market. Additionally, the spare parts used in the maintenance project will be supplied by over 200 small and medium-sized enterprises that are partners of Hyundai Rotem, fostering mutual growth within the domestic railway industry and the Moroccan railway sector.
Last February, Hyundai Rotem received a contract from the Moroccan National Railway Office for a 2.027 trillion won electric train supply project. The double-decker electric trains supplied by Hyundai Rotem will connect major areas around Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
A Hyundai Rotem official stated, "Through this contract with the Moroccan National Railway Office, we will strive to contribute to the development of the local railway industry and the enhancement of public transportation. We will take full responsibility to ensure that the contracted trains are delivered locally and that post-maintenance is carried out smoothly."
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