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The '''Train Express Regional''' (TER)<ref name=railwaysafrica>{{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 &#124; 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}}</ref> is an [[airport rail link]] in [[Senegal]] that connects [[Dakar]] with the [[Blaise Diagne International Airport]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> It was built by French companies Engie and [[Thales Group]]. The contract is valued at €2 billion.
The '''Train Express Regional''' (TER)<ref name=railwaysafrica>{{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 &#124; 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}}</ref> is an [[airport rail link]] in [[Senegal]] that connects [[Dakar]] with [[Diamniadio]] and the [[Blaise Diagne International Airport]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Carte TER Dakar AIBD.svg|thumb|Map of the TER route]]
[[File:Carte TER Dakar AIBD.svg|thumb|Map of the TER route]]


Construction on the TER began in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to be fully completed at the end of 2023.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Construction on the TER began in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to be fully completed at the end of 2023.<ref>{{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}}</ref>{{needs update|date=February 2024}} It was built by French companies Engie and [[Thales Group]]. The contract is valued at €2 billion.


The line will be built in two stages, with the first covering {{Cvt|36|km}} from the city of Dakar to [[Diamniadio]], with the second stage covering {{Cvt|19|km}} more to the airport.
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,<ref>{{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}}</ref> but regular passenger service running the 13 stations from Dakar to Diamniadio, was inaugurated on 27 December 2021.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The early inauguration was a political maneuver by President [[Macky Sall]] to draw attention to his accomplishments in the lead-up to [[2019 Senegalese presidential election|his re-election]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> Regular passenger service running the 13 stations from Dakar to Diamniadio began on 27 December 2021.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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}}
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}}
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[[File:Gare de Dakar - Soir.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Dakar railway station]]
[[File:Gare de Dakar - Soir.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Dakar railway station]]
* [[Dakar]]<ref>{{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 &#124; 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}}</ref>
* [[Dakar]]<ref>{{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 &#124; 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}}</ref>
* [[Colobanne]]
* [[Hann, Senegal|Hann]]
* [[Hann, Senegal|Hann]]
* [[Dalifort]]
* [[Baux-Maraichers]]
* [[Pikine]]
* [[Thiaroye]]
* [[Thiaroye]]
* [[Mbao]]
* [[Yeumbeul]]
* [[M'Bao]] [[Keur Massar]]
* [[Rufisque]]
* [[Rufisque]]
* [[PNR]]
* [[Bargny, Senegal|Bargny]]
* [[Bargny, Senegal|Bargny]]
* [[Diamniadio]]
* [[Diamniadio]] - national stadium
* [[Blaise Diagne International Airport]]
* [[Blaise Diagne International Airport]]


== Rolling stock ==
== Rolling stock ==
* 15 four-car [[Alstom Coradia#Senegal|Coradia Polyvalent trainsets]]<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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).<ref>https://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/alstom-begins-shipping-coradia-polyvalent-regional-trains-for-senegal</ref>
* 15 four-car [[Alstom Coradia#Senegal|Coradia Polyvalent trainsets]]<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{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}}</ref>


== Parameters ==
== Parameters ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Rail transport in Senegal]]
* [[Rail transport in Senegal]]
* [[Transport express régional]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Rail transport in Senegal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Senegal]]
[[Category:25 kV AC railway electrification]]
[[Category:25 kV AC railway electrification]]
[[Category:Standard gauge railways in Senegal]]




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Latest revision as of 13:25, 16 May 2024

Train Express Régional
The TER in Dakar station
The TER in Dakar station
Overview
LocaleDakar, Senegal
Transit typeCommuter rail, airport rail link
Number of lines1
Number of stations14
Daily ridership50,000 (average)[1]
Operation
Began operation27 December 2021 (Phase I)
Technical
System length55 km (34 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz OHLE

The Train Express Regional (TER)[2] is an airport rail link in Senegal that connects Dakar with Diamniadio and the Blaise Diagne International Airport.[3][4]

History

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Map of the TER route

Construction on the TER began in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to be fully completed at the end of 2023.[5][needs update] 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 36 km (22 mi) from the city of Dakar to Diamniadio, and the second stage covering 19 km (12 mi) 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.[6] 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.[7] Regular passenger service running the 13 stations from Dakar to Diamniadio began on 27 December 2021.[8] Construction is ongoing on the second phase as of August 2023.

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]

Stations

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Dakar railway station

Rolling stock

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  • 15 four-car Coradia Polyvalent trainsets[10] The trainsets are mainline dual-mode trains (diesel and electric 25 kV) capable of running at speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph). Each trainset is 72 metres (236 ft 3 in) long with four cars and has a capacity for 531 passengers in two classes (first and second).[11]

Parameters

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  • Length: 54 km [12]
  • Stations: 14
  • Lines: 1
  • Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
  • Voltage: 25 kV AC
  • Train size: 4
  • Fleet size: 15
  • Max speed: 160 km/h

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Train express régional de Dakar : 5 millions de voyageurs enregistrés après 100 jours". Agence Ecofin (in French). 29 April 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Engie and Thales to Build Rail System to Connect New Airport in Dakar | Railways Africa". 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Coup d'envoi du TER de Dakar". 14 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Senegal launches Dakar airport rail link tender". 3 August 2015.
  5. ^ "14 janvier 2019 : Il y a 2 ans, le président Macky Sall inaugurait le TER". Senego.com - Actualité au Sénégal, toute actualité du jour. 14 January 2021.
  6. ^ "UrbanRail.Net > Africa > Senegal > Dakar TER". www.urbanrail.net. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  7. ^ Diouf, Mohamed (14 January 2021). "14 janvier 2019 : Il y a 2 ans, le président Macky Sall inaugurait le TER". Senego. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. ^ Ba, Diadie (27 December 2021). "Senegal's New Commuter Train Makes First Journey From Capital Dakar". US News. Reuters. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  9. ^ "The AfDB Pledges $US1.4 Billion in Funding for Senegal | Railways Africa". www.railwaysafrica.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Alstom ships Senegal trainsets". Railway Gazette International. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Alstom Begins Shipping Coradia Polyvalent Regional Trains For Senegal". Railways Africa. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2023.(subscription required)
  12. ^ Railway Gazette International, September 2016, pg10.


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