Algiers tramway

Algiers tramway
Overview
Native nameترامواي الجزائر العاصمة
LocaleAlgiers, Algeria
Transit typeTram
Number of lines1
Number of stations38
Operation
Began operation8 May 2011
Operator(s)ETUSA
Rolling stock41 Alstom Citadis
Technical
System length23.2 km (14.4 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
System map

The Algiers Tramway (Arabic: ترامواي الجزائر العاصمة, Tramwāy al-Jazā'ir al-`Āṣimah, "Algiers Capital Tramway") is a tram system which commenced service on 8 May 2011 in the Algerian capital, Algiers.[1] 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. Two extensions, to take the tramway to a total length of 23.2 kilometres (14.4 mi), opened on 16 April 2014 and 14 June 2015 respectively.

  1. ^ "Tramway d'Alger : Inauguration du 1er tronçon devant un parterre de responsables" (in French). Le Financier. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 2011-05-10.