Algerian Minister of Public Works and Transport, Abdelghani Zaalane, inaugurated first tramway system of the city of Ouargla. The new line connects the city of Ouargla and its new areas, via the city centre and Ouargla’s universities, on a route 9.7 km long and comprising 16 passenger stations.
Under the project, Alstom and CITAL, its joint venture in Algeria, won the contract (in 2013) for the supply of the tramway system including 23 Citadis trams, signalling, traction substations, telecommunication systems, operational support, maintenance equipment and ticketing.
The Citadis tram for Ouargla has a length of 44 metres and a capacity of over 400 passengers. To accommodate the climatic conditions of the region, in particular sandstorms and high temperatures, significant technical modifications were made to the tram. The air conditioning system was reinforced, the windows equipped with a solar protection film, the traction and braking systems were modified for greater impermeability, and exposed parts (joints, shock absorbers and pantograph) were protected.
The Citadis trams are assembled by CITAL at the Annaba plant in Algeria, with involvement of Alstom’s sites in France and Spain. The teams in Algeria are responsible for the project management.
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