Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) today ceremonially laid the cornerstone for the construction of the Bishoftu Railway Academy, marking a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s transportation infrastructure development.
Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, officially inaugurating construction of this transformative educational facility.
Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) CEO Helina Belachew , Bishoftu City Mayor Alemayehu Assefa and other senior reginal and federal senior government officials attend the ceremony.
The Railway Academy is envisioned to emerge as East Africa’s foremost institution for comprehensive railway education and training.
Strategically positioned in Bishoftu across an expansive 62-hectare site, the facility represents a substantial investment in regional transportation expertise.
Upon completion, the Railway Academic Center will function as a premier hub for advanced railway training, cultivating a highly skilled workforce equipped to address the evolving demands of the contemporary railway sector across the region.
The Bishoftu Railway Academy has been conceived as Ethiopia’s national center of excellence for railway education, training, and research initiatives.
The institution will deliver comprehensive capacity building programs for railway professionals through rigorously designed technical, managerial, and operational curricula that adhere to international standards.
The Academy directly supports Ethiopia’s strategic vision of establishing a modern, safe, and efficient railway network that will drive national economic growth and foster deeper regional integration throughout East Africa.
The project aligns with Bishoftu City’s Smart City initiative by integrating modern technologies, such as smart classrooms and digital infrastructure, thereby contributing to the city’s broader modernization and enhancing community access to cutting-edge educational resources.
This initiative represents a strategic convergence of advancing Ethiopia’s railway capabilities while simultaneously reinforcing Bishoftu’s progressive Smart City vision for sustainable urban development.
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