The programme contract is part of the government's action plan that provides for promoting the economic and social development through strengthening and upgrading major infrastructure networks.

    The High-Speed Train (HST) project is funded by the state (4.8 billion dirhams), the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development (1 billion dirhams), French and European donations (1.9 billion dirhams) and loans with favorable terms and conditions (12.3 billion dirhams).

    The Casablanca-Tangier High-Speed Train will reduce travel time between the two cities from 4h45min to 2h10min.

    The building works of the HST will start on June 2010 and the Train will be operational by December 2015.