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CommittedBKN-CH-0002Province of Sanmatenga · Region Centre-Nord · Sector: Transport

Ouagadougou–Kaya Railway Rehabilitation

Certified documentary audit·Last physical verification: 7/20/2026
Ouagadougou–Kaya Railway Rehabilitation
Documentary photo evidence of the project siteSource: Burkina News Newsroom

Project Scope & National Objectives

Complete track upgrading of the 100-kilometer rail line between Ouagadougou and Kaya for freight and passenger transport, including track bed renewal, station signaling, and rolling stock modernization.

Documented 6-Status Progression Timeline

Stage 2 of 6
Current status:Committed
Announced11/8/2023· Source: Conseil des ministres

Presidential council formal approval of the rehabilitation corridor

Committed2/15/2025· Source: Ministère des Transports

Tender award finalized and concessional credit facility mobilized

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Project Specifications

Project ID:
BKN-CH-0002
Current Status:
Committed
Sector:
Transport
Region:
Centre-Nord
Province:
Sanmatenga
PND Program:
Programme 3.1 — Transport ferroviaire
Estimated Budget:
45 milliards FCFA
Design Capacity:
100 km de voie ferrée
Last Verified:
7/20/2026

Key Stakeholders & Contractors

Contracting AuthorityMinistère des Transports
Operator / ContractorConsortium Bolloré-Sitarail
Multilateral FunderBAD

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