Rail transport in Tunisia
In today's world, Rail transport in Tunisia is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. Whether it is an important event, a relevant figure, a new concept or something completely different, Rail transport in Tunisia has managed to make a significant impact on society. Throughout this article, we will explore in detail what makes Rail transport in Tunisia so intriguing and important, as well as the extent of its influence in different areas. From its origin to its current impact, Rail transport in Tunisia has left an indelible mark on the modern world, and it is essential to understand its relevance in our daily lives.
Rail Transport in Tunisia is provided by:
- Tunisian Railways (SNCFT)
- Société des transports de Tunis, manages commuter trains of the Tunis area including metro light rail and TGM in Tunis
- Sahel Metro, company and electric train line Sousse-Monastir-Mahdia
- Lézard rouge, a historical tourist train
Electrification
- 25 kV AC Tunis to the suburbs of Borj Cédria and Riadh (2012)
Railway links to adjacent countries
- Algeria - 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
- Libya - railways under construction - break-of-gauge - 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)/1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) until gauge conversion (some 1,000 mm or 3 ft 3+3⁄8 in gauge would need to be converted to 1,435 mm or 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in).
See also
References
Notes
- ^ "Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisiens". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Train Lezard Rouge : Red Lezard : Train Touristique et Excursions au sud Tunisien" (in French). Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Railpage".
Further reading
- Azzani, Tijani (2006). L'histoire du chemin de fer en Tunisie [The History of the Railways in Tunisia] (in French). Tunisia: Communic@tions i. ISBN 9973890000.
- Robinson, Neil (2009). World Rail Atlas and Historical Summary. Volume 7: North, East and Central Africa. Barnsley, UK: World Rail Atlas Ltd. ISBN 978-954-92184-3-5.
- Simms, W (1998). The Railways of Tunisia. Rustington: W F Simms. ISBN 0952888149.
External links
Media related to Rail transport in Tunisia at Wikimedia Commons
- EngRailHistory The Railways of Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria
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