Senegal: The Regional Express Train now serves Blaise Diagne Airport
September 28, 2026, marks a major milestone for transport infrastructure in Senegal with the inauguration of the extension of the Regional Express Train (TER) to Blaise Diagne International Airport, located in Diass. According to RFI, this new 19-kilometer section completes the initial line connecting Dakar to Diamniadio, which has been operational since the end of 2021, to now offer a total journey of 55 kilometers.
This extension allows users to reach the airport from the center of the capital in less than an hour. The pricing set for this trip is 4,000 CFA francs in second class, or approximately 6 euros, and 7,500 CFA francs for first class. This project, whose initial cost was estimated at 207 billion CFA francs, was launched in March 2022 despite delays linked to payment suspensions.
The commissioning of this section comes at a strategic time for the country, as Dakar prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games at the end of October 2026. The Senegalese authorities consider this railway line a central element of the logistics system intended to facilitate the travel of sports delegations and international visitors expected for the event.
The development of the railway network is not expected to stop with this achievement. Extension projects are already being studied to connect the TER to other important urban centers in the country, notably the cities of Thiès and potentially Mbour. These prospects aim to further strengthen regional mobility and sustainably structure travel around the Dakar metropolis and its peripheral areas.
Our perspective
The modernization of transport infrastructure in Senegal illustrates the country's desire to strengthen its logistical sovereignty and its attractiveness. By facilitating the mobility of citizens and visitors, this achievement contributes to regional integration and economic development. For Senegal, this investment is an essential lever for asserting its place on the international stage while concretely improving the daily lives of the population.
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