Rail transport in Senegal
| Rail transport in Senegal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250px | |||||||
| Operation | |||||||
| Infrastructure company | Transrail | ||||||
| Major operators | Transrail | ||||||
| System length | |||||||
| Total | 906 km (563 mi) | ||||||
| Track gauge | |||||||
| Main | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) | ||||||
|
|||||||
Senegal has 906 km of railway at 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) gauge. This is part of the Dakar–Niger Railway which crosses the border to Mali. The railway is operated by Transrail, managed by the Belgian company Vecturis.[1]
Contents
History
Senegal was formerly part of the federation of French West Africa so the history of its railways is closely linked to that of its neighbours.
Dakar–Saint-Louis railway
<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>
This was the first railway line in French West Africa when it opened in 1885. It is now out of service.
Dakar–Niger Railway
<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>
Construction work on the Dakar–Niger Railway began at the end of the 19th century. The line was completed at the beginning of the 20th century.
Petit train de banlieue
<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>
The Petit train de banlieue (PTB) is a passenger train providing regular commuter services between Dakar railway station and Thiès, via Thiaroye and Rufisque. It was inaugurated in December 1987.
Developments since 2000
A gauge conversion from 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) was planned.[2][3]
In August 2006 RITES of India was to supply 5 metre-gauge locomotives, with vacuum brakes converted to air brakes.[citation needed]
In October 2007 70 air braked coaches were ordered from Rail Coach Factory in India.[4] A 750 kilometres (470 mi) rail line was planned to Faleme River region of South East Senegal for iron ore traffic.[5]
In 2010, the Faleme project has been delayed by disputes between the leaseholders.[citation needed] In the meantime, the Dakar-Port Sudan Railway project surfaced.
See also
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
