Rabat–Salé tramway
The Rabat-Salé tramway is a tram system in the Moroccan agglomeration of Rabat and Salé cities which opened on 23 May 2011.Network
The network is long with 31 stops has two lines with combined section and frequency interval 8 min in peak hours and has calculated ridership 172,000 passengers per day. It is operated by Transdev with Alstom Citadis articulated modern trams consisted of two 5-pieces parts. Lines uses special new Hassan II bridge over the Bou Regreg and passes near Rabat-Ville station and through specially arranged aperture in medieval city's wall. Expansion of existing lines and two more lines are under construction with opening scheduled for 2019 or 2020. It is operated under contract by Transdev.
From the 1910s to 1930s an old steam and oil tram network existed in Rabat.Lines
- T1: exists and under extension.
- T2: exists and under extension.
- T3: in construction.
- T4: in construction.
History
Construction of the network began in February 2007, opening on 23 May 2011. In January 2017, a seven kilometre extension to the network was announced.Rolling stock
To commence operations, 44 Alstom Citadis trams were purchased. A further 22 will be delivered in 2019.
