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Tunisia cancels trains amid locomotive shortages
The Tunisian National Railways Company is facing a major crisis characterized by a shortage of locomotives, leading to the cancellation of a series of long-distance trips, including the Tunis–Gabes line, as well as lines to Kef, Sfax, Metlaoui, and Gabes. The problem stems from the aging of its fleet, high maintenance costs, and difficulties in sourcing spare parts. Meanwhile, its debts have accumulated to one billion dinars, and its phosphate transport activity has sharply declined by nearly 23% in the first half of 2026. Despite signing contracts to purchase new trains, the crisis remains unresolved. The state is also considering a high-speed rail project, raising questions about funding as a key challenge—between repairing the current rail network and establishing a modern, high-performance system.
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