Abidjan Metro – Line 1, Côte d'Ivoire

21st February 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Abidjan Metro – Line 1.

Location
Line 1 will be 37 km long and follow a natural corridor serving 18 stations from the north (Anyama Centre) to the south (airport) of Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire.

Project Owner/s
Société des Transports Abidjanais sur Rail (Star).

Project Description
The overground metro will require the construction of 24 bridges, one viaduct over the lagoon, 34 pedestrian footbridges and eight under­passes.

The trains chosen for the line comprise 20 train­sets of five cars each and will be equipped with a next-generation communication-based train control system, which will facilitate improved train regularity and maximum safety.

The Line 1 will be capable of transporting 500 000 passengers a day once completed.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The cost of construction is estimated at €1.36-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The effective start date of the works and contract acceptance are subject to the fulfilment of government making all the land available and the finalisation of financing for the project in conjunction with the French authorities.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Bouygues Travaux Publics (project leader, in charge of coordinating the consortium and the civil engineering); Alstom (trains, signalling, telecommunications, depot equipment and system integration); Colas Rail (power supply, the track and part of the railway system); and Keolis (operation and maintenance).

Contact Details for Project Information
Bouygues Travaux Publics, tel +33 1 30 60 57 00.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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