Italian engineering firm SITE has won two contracts worth over €140 million from Morocco’s national railway operator, Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF), to deliver telecommunications, power supply, and cybersecurity systems for the new 400-kilometre high-speed rail line connecting Kénitra to Marrakech.
As system integrator, SITE will design and implement the GSM-R mobile telecommunications system, a high-capacity DWDM data transmission network, comprehensive cybersecurity architecture, and power systems, including related civil works. These systems will be fully interoperable with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2 signaling standard, supporting train speeds up to 320 km/h.
The signaling systems contract is led by a consortium including Compagnie des Signaux, SITE, and GCF. SITE’s cybersecurity solutions will protect all critical infrastructure components, reflecting its commitment to securing vital transport networks.
The Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed rail is part of Morocco’s broader rail development strategy aiming to build 1,300 km of high-speed and 3,800 km of medium-speed lines, expand service to 43 cities, and provide rail access to 87% of the population. The new line will connect major hubs such as Casablanca and Marrakech airports, key stadiums, and enhance infrastructure in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
