Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-28
On Monday, the extension of the Regional Express Train (TER) connecting Dakar to its international airport was officially put into service, according to users and France 24.
This line extension, eagerly awaited by residents, has brought widespread relief, particularly due to the significant traffic congestion affecting the West African metropolis.
The extension comes just weeks before the start of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), an event expected to increase the city’s population and demand on its transport infrastructure.
This new rail link aims to decongest Dakar by providing an efficient alternative for travel to the international airport.
