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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to sign an executive order to establish the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA), marking a significant step towards enhancing and regulating the country\u2019s railway infrastructure. This initiative aims to optimize the use of Liberia\u2019s strategic railway assets for economic growth and national development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government of Liberia owns several key railway assets that are vital for our national infrastructure,\u201d said the draft executive order, seen by the Daily Observer. \u201cThese assets include the Yekepa Railway, which runs from Yekepa in Nimba County through Bong County to the Port of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County; the Bong Range, concessioned to China Union, terminating at the Freeport of Monrovia; the Western Cluster, also terminating at the Freeport of Monrovia; the Cavalla Mining\/BHP Billiton Range from Upper Grand Bassa County; and the Putu Mining Range in Grand Gedeh County.\u201d<\/p>\n

The National Rail Authority will also be a precursor to the much heralded Liberty Corridor, a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure to be developed by HPX, running from Mount Nimba in Guinea to a deep water port in Grand Bassa County. This infrastructure will also be owned by the Liberian government, with HPX as an anchor customer.<\/p>\n

The executive order, when signed by President Boakai, would stand as an expression of the Government\u2019s commitment to developing and enhancing these railway assets to support the export of minerals and other goods, thus benefiting the Liberian economy and its citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese legacy infrastructures have been underutilized and unregulated, which has negatively impacted our nation,\u201d the draft executive order states, indicating that these rail assets would no longer exclusively be used by and for iron ore mining interests, which has primarily been the case for decades. And with Agriculture at the top of President Boakai\u2019s ARREST agenda, access to reliable, efficient transport from remote areas could be a boon for farmers seeking to access markets, both in-country and externally.<\/p>\n

The use case is not far-fetched. Local farmers and traders are already using the Bong Range rail infrastructure to deliver produce and other goods to markets at various points between Bong Mines and Monrovia using wooden push carts, called \u201cmake-a-rail\u2019.<\/p>\n

PHOTO: Two men push a rail cart from Bong Mines loaded with charcoal and farm produce to a market in Crozierville.<\/p>\n

The draft order also affirms a treaty with the Government of Guinea, known as the Implementation Agreement, which facilitates the export of Guinean products via Liberia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement, recognized by Guinea on February 18, 2020, and by Liberia on May 6, 2021, is a testament to our commitment to regional cooperation and economic development,\u201d the draft order says.<\/p>\n

As per the agreement between Liberia and Guinea, the Liberia National Railway Authority will oversee the non-exclusive use of the rail asset, currently granted to ArcelorMittal Liberia under a mineral development agreement. Additionally, the Government has committed to providing access to Ivanhoe Liberia Limited and Societe des Mines de Fer de Guine\u0301e (SMFG) under a framework agreement, which supports the use of Liberian infrastructure for their approved projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to the core principles of open, non-discriminatory access to railway and port infrastructure,\u201d the draft order says. \u201cThis ensures fair usage by all eligible users, including local companies and mining operators, in line with best international practices and standards.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Liberia National Railway Authority will be responsible for licensing, regulating, and monitoring railway operations, ensuring safety and adherence to standards. It will also develop transportation policies and plans for the movement of goods and people, both domestically and for transit from neighboring countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing in this Executive Order shall interfere with or diminish the rights of any Eligible User to access the Liberian Infrastructure Assets, but this Executive Order shall instead be interpreted such as to enhance and to promote the overall benefit of the Liberian Infrastructure Assets to the Republic of Liberia and its citizens,\u201d the draft order said.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the Authority will manage the integration of railway traffic with port facilities, honoring all existing legal commitments and maintaining the infrastructure. An independent operator will be appointed to oversee the development and coordination of the railway system, ensuring fair and efficient use by all eligible users.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis executive order signifies a major advancement in Liberia’s infrastructure development,\u201d the draft order says. \u201cThe establishment of the Liberia National Railway Authority is expected to promote sustainable development and improve the overall welfare of the Liberian people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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