The Director General of the National Railway Transport Company (SNTF), Mr. Aâdj Bouaouni, accompanied by executives from the General Directorate and the Director of the Algiers Region, supervised on Saturday, July 6, 2024, the launch ceremony of two new railway lines:
Zéralda – Réghaïa – Zéralda
Blida – Réghaïa – Blida

These new lines will allow citizens traveling between the western and eastern parts of the capital to reach their destinations through direct train services.

It is worth noting that previously, travel between the eastern and western suburbs of Algiers required passing through El Harrach Station, which served as a stop and transfer point — leading to longer travel times.

To improve the flow of passenger traffic, the SNTF has commissioned a direct line connecting Djasr Kasentina and Oued Smar stations, enabling direct trips that will simplify passenger movement and shorten travel duration.

In the first phase, six (6) trips will be scheduled between Zéralda and Réghaïa (three outbound and three return) and six (6) trips between Blida and Réghaïa (three outbound and three return).

These new services strengthen the rail transport program for the Algiers suburban network, which includes 140 daily trips connecting the capital with Zéralda, El Affroun, Houari Boumediene Airport, Boumerdès, Thénia, and Tizi Ouzou.

SNTF — striving for better service every day.