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Iron Ore Train Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Iron Ore Train

Construction of the Iron Ore railway line began in 1960, and the line opened 1963. It consists of a single,704-kilometre (437mi)track linking the iron mining centre of Zouerat with the port of Nouadhibou, via Fderik and Choum. The train itself stretches 2.5-3 km. The Mauritania state agency Société nationale industrielle et minière (SNIM) controls the line.

Iron Ore Train Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 3 sections including:

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