Morocco invests in 168 trains from France, Spain and South Korea for $2.9 billion

Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF, announced plans to purchase 168 trains from France's Alstom, Spain's Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), and South Korea's Hyundai Rotem for $2.9 billion. The expansion aims to enhance its high-speed and urban rail networks before co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Alstom will supply 18 high-speed trains, and CAF will provide 40 intercity trains, according to ONCF.