Constantine tramway
Location:
Constantine
Country:
Algeria
System:
Constantine tramway
Year Opened:2013
Type: Tram
The Constantine Tramway is a tramway system which has been operating in Constantine, Algeria, since 2013.
There have been several delays and cost over-runs in the construction of the tramway. Originally scheduled to enter revenue service in November 2011, the first section of 8.9 kilometres with 10 stations between the Ben-Abdelmalek-Ramdhan stadium and Zouaghi opened on 4 July 2013 and includes 5 additional stations as of 2019.
6 more stations opened on 29 September 2021.
Overview
Status:
Completed
Owner:
Algiers Metro Company
Locale:
Constantine, Algeria
Termini:
Chahid Kadri Brahim
Constantine University 2
Stations: 21 (initial phase)
Type: Tramway
Services: 1 (initial phase)
Operator(s): Algiers Metro Company
Depot(s): Ali Mendjeli depot
Rolling stock: 27 Alstom Citadis 302
Opened: 4 July 2013
Line length: 18.2 kilometres (11.3 mi) approx. (initial phase)
Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification: 750 V DC OHLE
750 V DC OHLE: 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph) (off-street).