Dakar Regional Express Train (TER)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Dakar_Regional_Express_Train_(TER)
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf commuter rail
gptkbp:constructionStartYear 2016
gptkbp:electrification 25 kV AC overhead
gptkbp:endPoint gptkb:Diamniadio
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:Blaise_Diagne_International_Airport
gptkbp:fundedBy Senegalese government, international partners
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dakar Regional Express Train (TER)
gptkbp:inaugurated December 27, 2021
gptkbp:length 36 km
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dakar,_Senegal
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 160 km/h
gptkbp:notableFor first electric train in West Africa
gptkbp:numberOfDoors 15
gptkbp:numberOfStations 14
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Société_d’Exploitation_du_Train_Express_Régional_(SETER)
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Senegal
gptkbp:phaseOneOpening Dakar to Diamniadio
gptkbp:phaseTwoPlanned Diamniadio to Blaise Diagne International Airport
gptkbp:projectCost approximately 1 billion euros
gptkbp:purpose connect Dakar city center to suburbs and airport
gptkbp:rollingStock gptkb:Alstom
gptkbp:serves commuters
travelers to Blaise Diagne International Airport
gptkbp:startPoint gptkb:Dakar
gptkbp:trackGauge standard gauge
gptkbp:trainCapacity up to 565 passengers per train
gptkbp:website https://www.ter.sn/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Senegalese_rail_network
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7