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Transportation in the country of [[Togo]] is by road, rail, water or air. | Transportation in the country of [[Togo]] is by road, rail, water or air. In 2025, the country launched a study to develop plans to modernize its road network.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Togo Launches Study to Modernize Its Road Network |url=https://www.togofirst.com/en/transport/2205-16395-togo-launches-study-to-modernize-its-road-network |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.togofirst.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> | ||
== Railways == | == Railways == | ||
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The [[Trans–West African Coastal Highway]] crosses Togo, connecting it to [[Benin]] and [[Nigeria]] to the east, and [[Ghana]] and [[Ivory Coast]] to the west. When construction in [[Liberia]] and [[Sierra Leone]] is finished, the highway will continue west to seven other [[Economic Community of West African States]] (ECOWAS) nations. A paved highway also connects Togo northwards to [[Burkina Faso]] and from there north-west to [[Mali]] and north-east to [[Niger]]. | The [[Trans–West African Coastal Highway]] crosses Togo, connecting it to [[Benin]] and [[Nigeria]] to the east, and [[Ghana]] and [[Ivory Coast]] to the west. When construction in [[Liberia]] and [[Sierra Leone]] is finished, the highway will continue west to seven other [[Economic Community of West African States]] (ECOWAS) nations. A paved highway also connects Togo northwards to [[Burkina Faso]] and from there north-west to [[Mali]] and north-east to [[Niger]]. | ||
In 2024, the Russian ride-hailing app [[Yango Group|Yango]] was shut down in the country by the Ministry of Transport after concerns for passenger safety.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TRT Global - Togo suspends Russia's ride-hailing app Yango |url=https://trt.global/afrika-english/article/18222042 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=trt.global |language=en-af}}</ref> The app began operating in the country four months previously, without prior authorization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-21 |title=Russian ride-hailing app suspended in Togo after four months of operation |url=https://techpoint.africa/news/ride-hailing-app-suspended-in-togo/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
In 2025, the country announced plans to digitize all SOTRAL bus ticket sales in the country by 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 15, 2025 |title=Togo to Digitize 100% SOTRAL Bus Ticket Sales by 2026 |url=https://www.togofirst.com/en/itc/1505-16335-togo-to-digitize-100-sotral-bus-ticket-sales-by-2026 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.togofirst.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> | |||
== Waterways == | == Waterways == | ||
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* [[Lomé-Tokoin Airport]] | * [[Lomé-Tokoin Airport]] | ||
* [[Niamtougou International Airport]] | * [[Niamtougou International Airport]] | ||
In 2024, the Togo cooperated with Chinese partners to redevelop and modernize the country's capital airport.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-01 |title=Revamp of Togo's Lomé International Airport showcases China-Africa Cooperation |url=https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4121861/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.bastillepost.com}}</ref> | |||
=== Airports - with unpaved runways === | === Airports - with unpaved runways === | ||
Latest revision as of 23:03, 28 June 2025
Template:Multiple issues Transportation in the country of Togo is by road, rail, water or air. In 2025, the country launched a study to develop plans to modernize its road network.[1]
Railways
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total:
568 km (2008)
narrow gauge:
568 km of Template:RailGauge gauge
Roadways
total:
7,520 km
paved:
2,376 km
unpaved:
5,144 km (2000)
The Trans–West African Coastal Highway crosses Togo, connecting it to Benin and Nigeria to the east, and Ghana and Ivory Coast to the west. When construction in Liberia and Sierra Leone is finished, the highway will continue west to seven other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations. A paved highway also connects Togo northwards to Burkina Faso and from there north-west to Mali and north-east to Niger.
In 2024, the Russian ride-hailing app Yango was shut down in the country by the Ministry of Transport after concerns for passenger safety.[2] The app began operating in the country four months previously, without prior authorization.[3]
In 2025, the country announced plans to digitize all SOTRAL bus ticket sales in the country by 2026.[4]
Waterways
50 km (seasonally navigable by small craft on the Mono River depending on rainfall. (2011))
Ports and harbours
Merchant marine
total:
62 ships
ships by type:
bulk carrier 6, cargo 38, carrier 3, chemical tanker 5, container 3, passenger/cargo 1, petroleum tanker 3, refrigerated cargo 1, roll on/roll off 1 (2010)
Airports
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Airports - with paved runways
total:
2
2,438 to 3,047 m:
2 (2012)
In 2024, the Togo cooperated with Chinese partners to redevelop and modernize the country's capital airport.[5]
Airports - with unpaved runways
total:
6
914 to 1,523 m:
4
under 914 m:
2 (2012)
References
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