Algiers tramway

Location: Algiers

Country:Algeria

System:Algiers tramway

Year Opened:2011

        

Type:Tram

The Algiers Tramway (Arabic: ترامواي الجزائر العاصمة, Tramwāy al-Jazā'ir al-`Āṣimah, "Algiers Capital Tramway") is a tram system which commenced service on May 8, 2011 on part of the yet to be fully completed line in the Algerian capital, Algiers.

By June 2012, the opened sections had a length of 16.2 kilometres (10.1 mi) and 28 stops and were operated by ETUSA, the public transport operator for the Algiers metropolitan area, using Alstom Citadis trams. 

An extension, to take the tramway to a total length of 23.2 kilometres (14.4 mi), is currently (2013) under construction.

Overview

Native name:

        ترامواي الجزائر العاصمة

Locale: 

        Algiers, Algeria

Transit type:

        Tram

       

Number of lines: 1

Number of stations: 38

Began operation: 8 May 2011

Operator(s): ETUSA

Rolling stock: 41 Alstom Citadis

System length: 23.2 km (14.4 mi)

Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge.

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