Thales: first section of Dakar's regional express train
(CercleFinance.com) - Thales announces that the first section of the Regional Express Train that will connect Dakar to Diamniadio (36 km) will be received by His Excellency Mr.
Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal on 14 January.
Electrical tests were conducted successfully on this section of the TER from 5-9 January 2019.
"For this project, ENGIE Ineo (lead contractor) and Thales have mobilised their talent and expertise in the design and construction of rail electrification, revenue collection, signalling, and telecommunication systems, working with APIX* (delegated contracting authority for the TER) and a host of project partners," Thales said.
The entire line, which will be completed in 2020, will link Dakar to the new Blaise Diagne International Airport in 45 minutes (14 stations - 55 km of track).
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Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal on 14 January.
Electrical tests were conducted successfully on this section of the TER from 5-9 January 2019.
"For this project, ENGIE Ineo (lead contractor) and Thales have mobilised their talent and expertise in the design and construction of rail electrification, revenue collection, signalling, and telecommunication systems, working with APIX* (delegated contracting authority for the TER) and a host of project partners," Thales said.
The entire line, which will be completed in 2020, will link Dakar to the new Blaise Diagne International Airport in 45 minutes (14 stations - 55 km of track).
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