By Chisomo Phiri
Officials at the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) are optimistic that the resumption of the Sena rail corridor that connects Malawi to the Mozambican Port of Beira, will significantly reduce fuel transportation costs in the country.
NOCMA Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Clement Kanyama, expressed this optimism on Wednesday during the arrival of a train loaded with 1.2 million liters of fuel at Marka Railway Station in Nsanje district.
According to Kanyama, the resumption of the rail corridor will substantially decrease the number of days required to transport petroleum products into the country.
“This development is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s fuel transportation costs and overall economy,”he said.
However, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, acknowledged delays in the rehabilitation of the 72-kilometer long Marka-Bangula rail section.
He cited that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets(PPDA) is yet to approve the proposed cost adjustment for the project.
Sena rail corridor had been inactive for 41 years.
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