Hyundai Rotem has secured a KRW 748.2 billion, equivalent to $487.3 million, contract to maintain and repair Morocco\u2019s new fleet of double-decker electric trains. The agreement covers a 20-year maintenance period for 440 railcars delivered to Morocco\u2019s national railway operator, ONCF.<\/p>\n
The signing took place at ONCF headquarters in Rabat, where Hyundai Rotem chief executive Lee Yong-bae and ONCF Director General Mohamed Rabie Khlie formalized the deal. The contract marks the largest overseas rail maintenance agreement ever signed by the South Korean manufacturer.<\/p>\n
The maintenance structure is based on a joint venture between Hyundai Rotem and ONCF. The company will supply spare parts, operate a dedicated support service, and provide technical assistance for heavy maintenance operations. These operations include inspection, testing, repair, and component replacement to ensure safety and performance across the fleet.<\/p>\n
The deal follows a larger agreement signed in February 2025, when Hyundai Rotem won a KRW 2.2 trillion order to produce 440 double-decker electric multiple units. The trains will operate at speeds of up to 160 km\/h and will connect Casablanca with major urban centers across Morocco.<\/p>\n
The maintenance program extends Hyundai Rotem\u2019s role beyond manufacturing into long-term operational support within Morocco\u2019s rail system. The company expects the partnership to strengthen its presence in African railway markets and support Morocco\u2019s transport expansion plans.<\/p>\n
According to Hyundai Rotem, spare parts for the maintenance operations will be supplied by more than 200 Korean small and mid-sized companies linked to its industrial network. The company says the arrangement will support industrial cooperation between South Korea and Morocco.<\/p>\n
On the same day, Korea Railroad Corporation, known as KORAIL, signed a separate KRW 9 billion contract worth about $6 million with ONCF. The 38-month agreement covers consultancy services, including design review, quality control, pre-shipment inspections, trial runs, and final acceptance of the trains.<\/p>\n
Morocco continues to expand its rail infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The country already operates Africa\u2019s only high-speed rail line between Tangier and Casablanca.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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