Train Express Regional Dakar-AIBD
{{Short description|Rail line in Senegal}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
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| transit_type = Commuter rail, airport rail link
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| stations = 14
| website = https://www.terdakar.sn/
| began_operation = 27 December 2021 (Phase I)
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The Train Express Regional (TER){{Cite web|url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/engie-and-thales-to-build-rail-system-to-connect-new-airport-in-dakar|title=Engie and Thales to Build Rail System to Connect New Airport in Dakar | Railways Africa|date=26 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826233524/http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/engie-and-thales-to-build-rail-system-to-connect-new-airport-in-dakar|archive-date=26 August 2016}} is an airport rail link in Senegal that connects Dakar with Diamniadio and the Blaise Diagne International Airport.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ville-rail-transports.com/ferroviaire/coup-denvoi-dakar/|title=Coup d'envoi du TER de Dakar|date=14 January 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.railjournal.com/africa/senegal-launches-dakar-airport-rail-link-tender/|title=Senegal launches Dakar airport rail link tender|date=3 August 2015}}
History
Construction on the TER began in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to be fully completed at the end of 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://senego.com/14-janvier-2019-il-y-a-2-ans-le-president-macky-sall-inaugurait-le-ter_1214009.html|title=14 janvier 2019 : Il y a 2 ans, le président Macky Sall inaugurait le TER|date=14 January 2021|website=Senego.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour}}{{needs update|date=February 2024}} It was built by French companies Engie and Thales Group. The contract is valued at €2 billion.
The line is being built in two stages, with the first covering {{Cvt|36|km}} from the city of Dakar to Diamniadio, and the second stage covering {{Cvt|19|km}} more to the airport.
The first phase of the line was originally inaugurated on 14 January 2019, but actual service did not start until more than two years later.{{Cite web |title=UrbanRail.Net > Africa > Senegal > Dakar TER |url=https://www.urbanrail.net/af/dakar/dakar.htm |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=www.urbanrail.net}} The early inauguration was a political maneuver by President Macky Sall to draw attention to his accomplishments in the lead-up to his re-election.{{cite web |last1=Diouf |first1=Mohamed |title=14 janvier 2019 : Il y a 2 ans, le président Macky Sall inaugurait le TER |url=https://senego.com/14-janvier-2019-il-y-a-2-ans-le-president-macky-sall-inaugurait-le-ter_1214009.html |website=Senego |access-date=15 September 2023 |date=14 January 2021}} Regular passenger service running the 13 stations from Dakar to Diamniadio began on 27 December 2021.{{cite web |last1=Ba |first1=Diadie |title=Senegal's New Commuter Train Makes First Journey From Capital Dakar |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-12-27/senegals-new-commuter-train-makes-first-journey-from-capital-dakar |website=US News |publisher=Reuters |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=27 December 2021}} Construction is ongoing on the second phase {{as of|August 2023|lc=y}}.
Before opening, protests were held by some Dakar citizens who felt they had not been sufficiently compensated by the government after their homes and businesses were demolished during the line's construction.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}
Stations
- Dakar{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/the-afdb-pledges-us1-4-billion-in-funding-for-senegal |title=The AfDB Pledges $US1.4 Billion in Funding for Senegal | Railways Africa |website=www.railwaysafrica.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005120452/http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/the-afdb-pledges-us1-4-billion-in-funding-for-senegal |archive-date=5 October 2016 |url-status=dead}}
- Colobanne
- Hann
- Dalifort
- Baux-Maraîchers
- Pikine
- Thiaroye
- Yeumbeul
- M'Bao Keur Massar
- Rufisque
- PNR
- Bargny
- Diamniadio - national stadium
- Blaise Diagne International Airport
Rolling stock
- 15 four-car Coradia Polyvalent trainsets{{cite web | url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/traction-rolling-stock/single-view/view/alstom-ships-senegal-trainsets.html | title=Alstom ships Senegal trainsets | publisher=Railway Gazette International | date=22 October 2018 | accessdate=24 October 2018}} The trainsets are mainline dual-mode trains (diesel and electric 25 kV) capable of running at speeds of {{Cvt|160|km/h}}. Each trainset is {{Convert|72|m|ftin}} long with four cars and has a capacity for 531 passengers in two classes (first and second).{{cite web |title=Alstom Begins Shipping Coradia Polyvalent Regional Trains For Senegal |url=https://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/alstom-begins-shipping-coradia-polyvalent-regional-trains-for-senegal |website=Railways Africa |access-date=15 September 2023 |date=26 October 2018}}{{subscription required}}
Parameters
- Length: 54 km Railway Gazette International, September 2016, pg10.
- Stations: 14
- Lines: 1
- Gauge: {{railgauge|1435 mm}}
- Voltage: 25 kV AC
- Train size: 4
- Fleet size: 15
- Max speed: 160 km/h
See also
References
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{{Urban rail transit in Africa}}
Category:Proposed railway lines
Category:Rail transport in Senegal
Category:25 kV AC railway electrification
Category:Standard-gauge railways in Senegal
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