EXTENDING TUNIS SOUTH SUBURBAN LINE TO SOLIMAN
Tendering Authority: Tunisian Railway Company (SNCFT)
Activity area : Transport & Infrastructure
Sector(s) : Public
Cost : 30 M€ / 75 MDT
Gouvernorate(s) : Ben Arous, Nabeul
CONTEXT
Improve the capacity and quality of urban rail transport with a net reduction of pollution
Enhance the urban and economic development of Soliman
Support the modal shift to rail transport and contribute to the decongestion of the Greater Tunis especially during peak hours
DETAILED CONTENT OF THE PROJECT
Railway line extension (7km)
Infrastructure works:
-Acquisition and installation of rails
-Construction of stations
-Electrification
-Traffic signs
Preliminary studies are completed
Works to start in 2017
EXPECTED IMPACTS
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT
To be funded by the Tunisian Railway Company by external loan