Title : impact of the modernization of Cameroon’s railway system
Nnoko, Esunge (2025)
2025
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The impact of Cameroon's railway upgrade on environmental sustainability, regional integration, and trans-portation efficiency has been assessed in this work. Examining how infrastructure improvements affect freight and passenger services, promote national unity, and support sustainable development was the goal. Data was gathered using mixed method, primarily qualitative, Interviews that where semi-structured were among them, formal questionnaires, and examination of academic and guidelines articles.
Infrastructure, operational effectiveness, and environmental factors were the main topics of the study. The main conclusions showed that modernization projects like better train tracks, new signalling systems, and partial electrification were anticipated to improve safety, cut down on delays, and improve rail transporta-tion's capacity and dependability. According to the findings, railroad workers are quite optimistic about improved working conditions, technology integration, and the overall passenger experience. However, it was noted that obstacles such a lack of finance, outdated infrastructure, and insufficient technological know-how prevented complete adoption.
The findings showed that railway modernization improved regional trade, especially by increasing logistical efficiency and linking Cameroon's ports with neighbouring countries. Furthermore, it was believed that the move toward sustainability and electrification was an essential step in reducing the influence on the envi-ronment. These results were consistent with the theories of sustainability, modernization, and classical economic growth, which together presented infrastructure as a driving force behind environmental respon-sibility, technical advancement, and national prosperity.
In conclusion, it was discovered that Cameroon's transportation industry could undergo a radical change as a result of modernizing the railway infrastructure. It laid the foundation for long-term sustainability while improving capacity, service quality, and regional connections. To overcome the obstacles to successful im-plementation and achieve the more general objectives of economic and environmental development, stra-tegic planning, restructuring of institutions, and human capital investment were suggested.
Infrastructure, operational effectiveness, and environmental factors were the main topics of the study. The main conclusions showed that modernization projects like better train tracks, new signalling systems, and partial electrification were anticipated to improve safety, cut down on delays, and improve rail transporta-tion's capacity and dependability. According to the findings, railroad workers are quite optimistic about improved working conditions, technology integration, and the overall passenger experience. However, it was noted that obstacles such a lack of finance, outdated infrastructure, and insufficient technological know-how prevented complete adoption.
The findings showed that railway modernization improved regional trade, especially by increasing logistical efficiency and linking Cameroon's ports with neighbouring countries. Furthermore, it was believed that the move toward sustainability and electrification was an essential step in reducing the influence on the envi-ronment. These results were consistent with the theories of sustainability, modernization, and classical economic growth, which together presented infrastructure as a driving force behind environmental respon-sibility, technical advancement, and national prosperity.
In conclusion, it was discovered that Cameroon's transportation industry could undergo a radical change as a result of modernizing the railway infrastructure. It laid the foundation for long-term sustainability while improving capacity, service quality, and regional connections. To overcome the obstacles to successful im-plementation and achieve the more general objectives of economic and environmental development, stra-tegic planning, restructuring of institutions, and human capital investment were suggested.