RITES Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Botswana, represented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, to collaborate on the development and modernisation of transport infrastructure in Botswana.
As per the MoU, the cooperation will focus on supporting the growth of Botswana’s railway and transport infrastructure through the application of technology, established practices, and capacity-building measures. The objective is to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability within the transport sector.
Under the agreement, Botswana may avail RITES Limited’s technical support for the development and modernisation of railway systems. The scope includes assistance related to the supply of rolling stock, commissioning, repair, operation and maintenance support for railway systems, and modernisation of railway workshops.
The collaboration also covers transport infrastructure projects across railways, highways, bridges, airports, and buildings. In addition, RITES will provide capacity-building and technical training programmes, enable knowledge exchange, and offer quality assurance services such as third-party inspections, pre-shipment inspections, and final acceptance testing.