RITES signs MoU with Botswana Govt to modernise railway, transport infrastructure

New Delhi: RITES Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to collaborate on the development and modernisation of railway and transport infrastructure in the African nation.

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The MoU was signed with the Government of Botswana, represented by its Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, and aims to accelerate the growth of Botswana’s transport sector by leveraging advanced technologies, global best practices and capacity-building initiatives. The partnership seeks to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability across railway and transport systems in the country.

Under the agreement, Botswana will draw upon RITES’ technical expertise for the development and modernisation of railway systems. RITES’ scope of work will include supply of rolling stock, commissioning, repair, operation and maintenance support for railway systems, and modernisation of workshops. The collaboration will also extend to transport infrastructure development projects covering railways, highways, bridges, airports and buildings.

In addition, RITES will provide capacity-building and technical training programmes, facilitate knowledge exchange, and offer quality assurance services such as third-party inspections, pre-shipment inspections and final acceptance testing. The company will also deploy advanced information technology solutions, including integrated train operations and passenger management systems, to support Botswana’s transport modernisation efforts.

The MoU exchange ceremony was attended by senior officials from RITES and the Government of Botswana, including Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, and the High Commissioner of India to Botswana, H.E. Bharath Kumar Kuthati.

RITES Limited, with over five decades of experience, has executed transport infrastructure projects in more than 55 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America and the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a global player in transport consultancy and engineering services.

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