Abidjan Metro
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Caption 2 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Métro d'Abidjan |
| Locale | Abidjan |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 13 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 37 km (23 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | N/A |
The Abidjan Metro, a 37-kilometre (23-mile) light rail network serving the Ivorian city of Abidjan, is under construction as of 2015, with the beginning of passenger service anticipated in 2020. Initially planned to comprise a single line with 13 stations, the project is being undertaken by a French-Korean consortium.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Stations
Line 1
- Anyama commune in northern Abidjan
- Abobo
- Adjame
- Plateau
- Treichville
- Marcory
- Koumassi communes.
- Port-Bouet commune in the south.
- Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (aka Port Bouet Airport).
See also
- Template:Suburban railways in Africa
References
- ↑ "Abidjan to have modern metro system by 2020". News Ghana. 2015-07-07. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ "Abidjan Metro". Railways Africa. 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Railways Africa 5/2015 p07
- ↑ http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/africa/single-view/view/abidjan-metro-concession-signed.html
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