Dakar TER
🚆 Regional express · Dual-mode · up to 160 km/h · Alstom/Eiffage
France lead builder
Airport extension in progress.
Length
36 km (phase 1)
Stations
13
Opened
2021
metro.ad / Dakar
🇸🇳 Senegal
Dakar
1 transit system in Dakar, with service running since 2021 — 1 operational and 0 under construction or planned.
1
system
36 km
operational
since 2021
first line
Systems in Dakar
Operational
Getting around Dakar
Whether you’re visiting Dakar for the first time or getting around every day, Met Road makes the city easy to move through. Below is every rapid-transit line we track in Dakar, with live status, so you always know what’s running and what’s on the way.
✈️ Arriving in Dakar
The easiest way in from the airport is usually a ride-hailing app (Uber, Bolt or a local equivalent) — fixed prices, no haggling, and ideal with luggage. Licensed airport taxis are also available; always agree the fare before you set off.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dakar have public rail or rapid transit?
Yes. Dakar has 1 operational system: Dakar TER.
How big is Dakar TER?
Dakar TER covers 36 km (phase 1), with 13 stations, 2021. Technology: Dual-mode · up to 160 km/h · Alstom/Eiffage.
Who is building Dakar's network?
Dakar TER is built and run with French lead contractors.