Sofala: Businessmen Positive about economic recovery after resumption of passenger and freight trains operations.

Following the resumed operation of passenger and freight trains on the Beira-Moatize railway line this Tuesday, businessmen in Sofala are optimistic about the quick economic recovery of the province.

Ricardo Cunhaque, president of the Business Council in Sofala, claims that the reintroduction of rail transportation will foster trade and regional economic growth.

According to Ricardo Cunhaque, when trains start running again, the cost of some essential goods may decrease in nearly every district that the railway line passes through.

Despite the negative economic effects, the official argued that the suspension of locomotive service in response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a wise decision.