The railway network sector has experienced rapid growth over the past five years, opening up remote regions of the country.

Algeria's rail network is 4,769 km long at the end of 2018 and is being expected to reach 5,941 km by the end of 2020. Recently, Projects of electrification have been started, which should lead to the installation of high-speed trains which should link the most important cities in the country.

The rail network is managed by the national company of Rail Transport (SNTF). This network has more than 200 stations covering mainly the north of the country.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

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Railway Companies and Consortia

The National Railway Transport Company (SNTF) is the Algerian national rail transport company, it was created in 1976, it is notably present in the fields of passenger transport, freight transport and manages, operates and maintenance of the national rail network which it owns. By its volume of activity and the size of its network, SNTF is the second railway company in Africa after the South African railways.

For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.

Key Route Information

Key Stations