The Congolese Railway Company, formerly known as the Société commerciale des transports et des ports (SCTP), is currently seeking funds to carry out its recovery plan. The president of the company’s Intersyndicale, Armand Ossase, revealed in a recent interview with Radio Okapi that the sum needed to finalize this plan amounts to $26 million.
This substantial amount is crucial for the rehabilitation of the Kinshasa-Matadi line and the installation of new trains in Kinshasa. Indeed, the acquisition of six locomotives will not only serve urban railways but also strengthen the transport of people and goods in the region.
Armand Ossase stressed the importance of these investments for the improvement of transport infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The SCTP aims to acquire four additional trains and 40 wagons for the Kinshasa-Matadi route, as well as to allocate two trains to each major axis in the region.
The problem of urban traffic in Kinshasa is a major challenge that the SCTP hopes to resolve through this transport modernization project. Indeed, the saturation of roads during peak hours makes the development of public transport alternatives, such as rail, essential.
Thus, in addition to facilitating the mobility of the population, these initiatives will contribute to boosting the local economy by promoting the movement of goods in a more efficient and sustainable manner. The SCTP highlights its vision of transforming the transport landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo, combining modernity and respect for the environment.
In short, the SCTP’s commitment to this recovery plan demonstrates its desire to play a key role in the socio-economic development of the country and to offer innovative and sustainable transport solutions to its inhabitants. The realization of this project will require continued support from the government as well as international investors to ensure its success and long-term benefits.