Bamako, Mali – (African Boulevard News) – Malians are thrilled as the country’s passenger train completes its commercial trip after resuming service. The train line, which connects Mali’s capital to the country’s West, arrived in Bamako on Saturday, June 10, after the inaugural trip of locomotive CC2207 for SOPAFER-Mali. The train had earlier left Kayes, and it was a tourist attraction as passengers enjoyed the beautiful scenery on the way.
The train service had been stopped following insecurity in the country, but the government has made significant efforts to encourage tourism and re-open the railway system. The resumption of the train service was seen as an enormous step in the right direction, and it has thrilled Malians, who saw it as a victory.
According to the Director of the Malian-Senegalese Railway Company, Mamadou Diop, “We are happy, and so are the passengers. The train is sold out, and many people are trying to book for the next trip because of the comfort and the safety it provides.”
The train’s return is a significant development for the country’s economy, especially the tourism sector. Mali has always been known as a cultural and historical destination, with sites like Timbuktu, the Great Mosque of Djenne, and the Bandiagara Cliffs. The train’s resumption will make it easier for tourists to explore these sites and others like the Dogon Country.
The passenger train’s service is expected to boost socio-economic growth, promote trade, enhance regional integration, and create employment opportunities. It will transport goods and passengers, improve the movement of people and goods within the country, and reduce transportation costs.
The resumption of the train service has brought significant relief to Malians, who have had to rely on uncomfortable and unreliable public transport. The train’s air-conditioned coaches and comfortable seats provide a safer and more convenient mode of transportation. It will also reduce accidents on the roads and help to decongest road traffic.
In conclusion, the resumption of the passenger train’s commercial trip is a significant milestone for Mali. It is a move that is expected to boost the country’s economy and tourism sector. The return of the train service has thrilled Malians, who see it as a victory for the country. It is hoped that the train service will continue to provide comfort, safety, and improve the movement of goods and people in the country.
