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 first tram network to exist in Rabat was inaugurated in 1917 and operated until 1930 when it was replaced by trolleybuses.“Tramways au Maroc : Une histoire hors du commun” O-Maroc, 19 June 2014
The modern system is long with 42 stops. It has two lines (1 and 2) with a combined section and frequency of 8 minutes in peak hours. It has a calculated ridership of 172,000 passengers per day. It is operated by Transdev with Alstom Citadis articulated modern trams consisting of two 5-piece sections. The lines use the special new Hassan II bridge over the Bou Regreg and pass near Rabat-Ville station and through the specially arranged aperture in the medieval city's wall. Expansion of existing lines and two more lines (3 and 4) were under construction, with opening scheduled for 2019 or 2020."Royal Launch for Morocco's First Step Into 'Modern' Age" Tramways & Urban Transit July 2011 page 248 The tramway is operated under contract by Transdev.Urban rail news in brief Railway Gazette International 7 October 2010
Lines L1: exists and is under extension. L2: exists and is under extension.
History Construction of the network began in February 2007 and its operations began on 23 May 2011.Rabat-Salé Tramway Railway TechnologyRabat-Sale tram network launched Railway Gazette International 23 May 2011 In January 2017, a seven-kilometre extension to the network was announced.Rabat tram extensions approved Metro Report International 16 January 2017 The extension opened on 16 February 2022.
Tram Mobile On 11 October 2021, the Rabat-Salé Tramway Company launched its first mobile app, allowing passengers to purchase and validate tickets, as well as pay for other services such as student and public subscriptions. Tram Mobile will be scalable to include other details such as real-time information on tram arrivals, and the availability of slots in dedicated parking.
Rolling stock To commence operations, 44 Alstom Citadis trams were purchased.Tram testing starts in Rabat-Salé Railway Gazette International 6 April 2010 In 2017 it was announced that a further 22 would be delivered in 2019.Alstom to supply more LTVs to Rabat International Railway Journal 26 October 2017
See also Casablanca Tramway Rail transport in Morocco
References
External links
Official website Tramway Rabat - Salé @ public-transport.net