In Algeria, a professional team of China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, including engineers, managers, and technical workers, is vigorously advancing the construction process of the western railway mining line project. This 575 km railway line is not only a key project in the the Belt and Road Initiative jointly built by China and Algeria, but also marks the largest single project undertaken by Chinese enterprises in Algeria in recent years. Once completed, the railway line will effectively connect Algeria's mining areas, industrial areas, and ports, playing a crucial role in improving the country's railway network layout and promoting sustainable economic and social development.

In the southwestern part of Tindouf Province, Algeria, on a desolate desert, stands the headquarters of the Western Railway Mining Line project. When the reporter stepped into this place, he witnessed a busy scene: vehicles shuttling non-stop at the door, and phone calls ringing one after another in the office. The engineers in the project team are actively discussing technical solutions, while some members are negotiating on site construction difficulties, and others are busy arranging the allocation of manpower and materials.

In December 2023, China Railway Construction Corporation and the Algerian National Railway Investment Design and Implementation Supervision Administration jointly signed the contract for the Western Railway Mining Line project. The project will connect the Dumiat Industrial Zone in Besar Province and the Gala Jebilet Iron Mine Zone in Tindouf Province, with a total of 40 stations along the way. Once completed, this railway will become a transportation artery with standard gauge and modern facilities.

As a supporting facility for the Gala Jabilet iron ore area, the western railway mining line will mainly focus on freight transportation, with an estimated annual transportation capacity of 40 to 50 million tons, which will effectively promote the export of iron ore from Algeria.

The project leader Dong Lin travels between the project office and the construction site every day. The contract period for the Western Railway Mining Line project is only 30 months, and it is currently a critical period after the project fully starts construction. "The tight schedule puts pressure on us," Dong Lin said. The working principle of the project team is to race against time. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, the Belt and Road project, overseas project.

"The western railway mining line project will effectively promote the interconnection and connectivity of southwestern provinces, which is of great significance to the development of Algeria." Ismail de Besh, Chairman of the Algeria China Friendship Association, said in an interview with reporters, "The construction of railways through cooperation between Algeria and China not only solves transportation problems, but also contributes to the revitalization and sustainable development of Algeria's industry.". The project highlights the fit between the "the Belt and Road" initiative and the "New Algeria" vision. " (This article is from the official website of Jiandao: www.seetao. com. Reproduction without permission is not allowed, otherwise it will be punished. Please indicate Jiandao's website and the original link when reprinting.) Jiandao's mechanical column editor/Zhou Yingwen