The Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway on Friday celebrated its achievements in six years of commercial operation, with China officially ending its operational and maintenance services for the line. At a ceremony in Addis Ababa, the Chinese team announced the conclusion of its participation in the railway's operation and maintenance. The 752.7 kilometre standard gauge railway line connects landlocked Ethiopia with Red Sea ports in neighbouring Djibouti. The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company will now take over the full operation of the line. The railway line is the first electrified transnational railway in East Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News May 12, 2024 14:48 UTC