JOURNAL ARTICLE

The desert train.

  • Published In: Business Spotlight, 2025, n. 2. P. 6 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article "The desert train" from Business Spotlight discusses the daily journey of a train through the desert landscape of Mauritania in north-west Africa. The train transports iron ore from Zouérat to Nouadhibou, covering a distance of about 700 kilometers. This train, one of the longest in the world, plays a crucial role in the country's economy and serves as a lifeline for the local population, connecting inland settlements to coastal towns. Despite the challenging conditions, people regularly travel on the train for free, enduring a 14-hour journey that is described as cold, dirty, and exhausting. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Business Spotlight. 2025/02, Issue 2, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1617-1888
  • Accession Number:182290802
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