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ADDIS ABABA Fernando Muslera Mundial Camiseta , Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia on Sunday inaugurated a modern rail project that has been constructed by the China Railway Group (CREC) in the capital of the east African country.


The electrified Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (AA-LRT) is the first light railway on the African continent with two lines of a total length of 34 km.


Of the two rail lines, the east-west corridor extends 17.35 km, stretching from Ayat Village to Tor Hailoch, and passes through Megenagna, Legehar and Mexico Square; and the north-south line is 16.9 km in length, passing through Menelik II Square Martin Silva Uruguay Camiseta , Merkato, Lideta, Legehar, Meskel Square, Gotera and Kaliti.


China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co. has carried out the Gas Insulated Substations (GISs) that are meant to supply power to the AA-LRT.


Having launched its trial operation in February this year, the AA-LRT has officially commenced its operation with a color ceremony held in Addis Ababa Guillermo Varela Uruguay Camiseta ,the seat of the African Union.


Cutting the ribbon with other officials of Ethiopia and that of Chinese companies, Workneh Gebeyehu, Ethiopian Minister of Transport, noted that the project is a historic accomplishment in Ethiopia and a landmark phenomenon to the country's transportation sector in particular.


The minister has congratulated and commended all parties involved in the construction of the railway project, and the residents of Addis Ababa for dedication to and cooperation to the realization of the project.


"Today is one of the best memorable day in Ethiopian transport history, thanks to all stakeholders and participants in this project. Congratulations Ethiopians Edinson Cavani Uruguay Camiseta ," said the minister.


He told reporter that the project would be contributing to the improvement of transport services