ELECTRIFICATION OF THE RAILWAY LINE LINKING TUNIS TO NABEUL AND SOUSSE
Activity area : Transport & Infrastructure
Sector(s) : Public
Cost : M€ / 375 MDT
Gouvernorate(s) : Ben Arous, Nabeul, Sousse, Tunis
CONTEXT
Meet the needs of a rising and expending traffic and reduce the travel time
Improve the capacity and quality of urban and intercity rail
Reduce energy and maintenance costs
Reduce noise and air emissions
Ensure a better connection between Tunis and the governorates of Nabeul and Sousse
DETAILED CONTENT OF THE PROJECT
Electrification of the railway line Tunis-Sousse (120Km) and a railway ramp connecting Nabeul (17Km)
Electrification and signaling works
Acquisition of rolling stock
Preliminary studies completed
Advanced studies to be completed in 2017
EXPECTED IMPACTS
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT
The project will be funded by the Tunisian Railway Company by external loan