Project Impact
The mass transit system will transform urban connectivity across Kinshasa’s key commercial and residential districts, serving a population of 17 million residents.
Economic & Social Value
- Urban transformation and connectivity across Kinshasa's key commercial and residential districts, serving a population of 17 million residents.
- Reduction in commute time for over 300,000 passengers up to 5 hours daily across the Central Station and N'djili Airport route.
- Generation of substantial employment opportunities through construction and lon-term framework operations, stimulating economic growth along the 25km corridor
- Enhancing mobility and improved access to commercial centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions etc.
Environmental Standards
- MetroKin SA implements comprehensive environmental and social standards aligned with international best practices. The project adheres to IFC Performance Standards focusing on Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks (PS1), Labor and Working Conditions (PS2), Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention (PS3), Community Health, Safety and Security (PS4), Land Acquisition and Resettlement (PS5) and Cultural Heritage (PS8).
- The development framework incorporates World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, specifically implementing both General Guidelines and Railway-specific protocols. This ensures systematic management of environmental impacts, occupational health and safety, community protection and sustainable resource utilization throughout the project lifecycle.