The TER line connecting Dakar, the capital of Senegal, and Blaise Diagne International Airport has been extended and is now fully operational, expected to contribute to preparations for the Youth Olympics and alleviate traffic congestion.
This section, with a total length of 55km, connects the city center and the airport in less than an hour, significantly improving accessibility.
This expansion is part of the Senegalese government's effort to modernize transport infrastructure approximately one month before the Youth Olympics, and the TER will be utilized as the main mode of transport for the Olympics.
He pointed out that chronic traffic congestion causes immense losses not only to citizens' daily lives but also to the national economy.
He emphasized the government's plan to improve commuting and travel convenience, thereby increasing overall daily life efficiency.
After Blaise Diagne International Airport, the next destination for the TER has been decided as Thiès, a hub city in central-western Senegal.
The Senegalese Ministry of Transport has already initiated a technical feasibility study for this section, preparing for further line extension.
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