Train Express Régional (TER Dakar)

SETAR (Société d'Exploitation du Train Express Régional)
Senegal
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The Journey

Navigate from Dakar Historic Station to Diamniadio Station across a span of 36km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Dakar Art-Deco Central Station
  • Rufisque Colonial Quarter
  • Diamniadio New City Development
  • Blaise Diagne Airport Approach (Phase 2 pending)
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.67 hours

  • Distance

    36 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets (CAF manufactured, 15 trains in service + 7 additional on order for airport extension)

Locomotive Weight

N/A (EMU multiple unit)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Braking Technology

Electric regenerative braking

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 36km urban high-frequency corridor

  • 25kV AC electrification

  • Grade-separated right-of-way

  • Coastal climate corrosion mitigation

  • Airport extension integration (Phase 2 pending)

Line length (Phase 1)

36 km

Journey time

~40 minutes

Frequency

Every 10 minutes (peak)

Fleet

15 trains + 7 ordered for airport extension

Phase 2

19km extension to AIBD airport (testing Dec 2025, expected H1 2026)

Passengers (by Oct 2024)

60 million since 2021 opening

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.67 hours

  • Distance

    36 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable

Official Booking Provider