Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway S.C. (EDR) revealed that it was expanding its services and increasing its capacity. The company has begun transporting medium and heavy trucks from Djibouti to Addis Ababa. Accordingly, 63 trucks arrived in the Ethiopian capital yesterday. It is to be recalled that the railway company launched the transportation of automobiles and small vehicles last year, with the ability to transport 240 automobiles with a single trip. The railway company was established in 2017 with an initial capital of USD 500 million based on the bilateral investment agreement between Ethiopia and Djibouti which was signed in December 2016.

Source: Ethiopian News May 25, 2023 12:49 UTC