The Sétif Tramway (in Arabic: ترامواي سطيف) is a system of public transport in Sétif, Algeria. The first section includes 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) of route and 26 stops.[1]
Sétif Tramway | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | ترامواي سطيف | ||
Locale | Sétif, Algeria | ||
Transit type | Tram | ||
Number of lines | 1 | ||
Number of stations | 26 | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | 8 May 2018 | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 15.2 km (9.4 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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The Sétif Tramway was built and equipped by a joint venture of Alstom and Turkey-based construction company Yapı Merkezi.[2]
The Sétif Tramway commenced public services on 8 May 2018.
References
edit- ^ "First tram line inaugurated in the city of Sétif, Algeria". www.globalrailnews.com. Rail Media Company. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ^ "Sétif opens first light rail line". International Railway Journal. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2021-08-28.