US Calls for Legislation to Regulate Liberia's Railway System

The United States has called for legislation to establish a transparent and independently regulated multi-user railway system in Liberia. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Liberia Kristin Gilmore stated that predictable rules and fair access to infrastructure are critical for attracting long-term investments in the country’s mining and agricultural sectors. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is finalizing a grant to assess the capacity of Liberia’s rail infrastructure to support President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s vision of a multi-user rail system.

The push for regulated rail is central to efforts to unlock opportunities in Liberia's mineral and agricultural industries. Gilmore stressed that the initiative must be supported by legislation to ensure transparency and independent regulation, which is key to expanding economic activities and creating jobs in Liberia.