Algiers tramway
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. 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.
| Algiers tramway | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Native name | ترامواي الجزائر العاصمة | ||
| Locale | Algiers, Algeria | ||
| Transit type | Tram | ||
| Number of lines | 1 | ||
| Number of stations | 38 | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 8 May 2011 | ||
| Operator(s) | ETUSA | ||
| Rolling stock | 41 Alstom Citadis | ||
| Technical | |||
| 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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