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==Country Name==
==Country Name==
Algeria (Algerie)
Algeria (Algerie)
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===Downloadable Timetable===
===Downloadable Timetable===
There do not appear to be any downloadable SNTF timetables available on the main SNTF website. The [http://www.fahrplancenter.com/SNTFIndex.html Fahrplancenter] website does provide some timetable information, but it has not been updated recently.
There do not appear to be any downloadable SNTF timetables available on the main SNTF website. The [http://www.fahrplancenter.com/SNTFIndex.html Fahrplancenter] website does provide some timetable information, but it has not been updated recently.
[[Media:Algeria_-_SNTF_Timetables_Jan_2021.pdf | A PDF version of a timetable spreadsheet created by Jeff Hawken in December 2020 is available here.]]


===Printed Timetable===
===Printed Timetable===
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25 kV 50 Hz AC.
25 kV 50 Hz AC.


The Annaba – Tebessa line in the East of Algeria was originally electrified at 3000V DC for the transport of minerals from the regional mines to the port of Annaba. The locomotives purchased from Alsthom for this route in 1996 were 300V DC but prepared for 25kV AC operation. It is unclear to what extent the re-electrification has proceeded to date.
The Annaba – Tebessa line in the East of Algeria was originally electrified at 3000V DC for the transport of minerals from the regional mines to the port of Annaba. The locomotives purchased from Alsthom for this route in 1996 were 3000V DC but prepared for 25kV AC operation. It is unclear to what extent the re-electrification has proceeded to date.


===Rule of the road===
===Rule of the road===
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==Metro==
==Metro==
The Algiers Metro is operated by is operated by the [http://www.metroalger-dz.com/fr/ Entreprise Métro d'Alger] (EMA).
The Algiers Metro is operated by the [http://www.metroalger-dz.com/fr/ Entreprise Métro d'Alger] (EMA).
The first part opened in 2011. Two further lines are currently planned / under construction. Further metros are planned nationally – see links below.  
The first part opened in 2011. Two further lines are currently planned / under construction. Further metros are planned nationally – see links below.  


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==Recent and future changes==
==Recent and future changes==
A thrice-weekly daytime service was reintroduced between Algiers and Annaba in early 2021, having been withdrawn in 2007.
Recent years have seen considerable investment in the extension, electrification, resignalling, double-tracking and modernisation of the Algerian rail network. New DMU / EMU rolling stock has been purchased for regional and inter-regional services. Ongoing projects include:
Recent years have seen considerable investment in the extension, electrification, resignalling, double-tracking and modernisation of the Algerian rail network. New DMU / EMU rolling stock has been purchased for regional and inter-regional services. Ongoing projects include:
* [http://www.anesrif.dz/index.php/fr/life-styles/item/118-rocade-nord-et-ses-dessertes.html Rocade Nord]: Northern route and its connections: modernisation of the main East – West line traversing the coastal plain across the north of Algeria, 1250 km from Annaba to Akid Abbes, plus 572 km of connecting branches  
* [http://www.anesrif.dz/index.php/fr/life-styles/item/118-rocade-nord-et-ses-dessertes.html Rocade Nord]: Northern route and its connections: modernisation of the main East – West line traversing the coastal plain across the north of Algeria, 1250 km from Annaba to Akid Abbes, plus 572 km of connecting branches  
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The ISO code for Algeria is “dz” e.g. as a website suffix.  
The ISO code for Algeria is “dz” e.g. as a website suffix.  


Visas for Algeria are difficult to obtain, and require advance written confirmation of accommodation, and personal attendance at the Algerian Consulate of the passport holder’s home country. The FCO Travel Advice Website contains much useful information about travel to Algeria. In certain areas there is a real risk of robbery or kidnap.  
Visas for Algeria are difficult to obtain, and require advance written confirmation of accommodation, and personal attendance at the Algerian Consulate of the passport holder’s home country. The [https://www.gov.uk/world/algeria FCO Travel Advice Website] contains much useful information about travel to Algeria. In certain areas there is a real risk of robbery or kidnap.  


Algeria is divided into administrative districts known as Wilayas.  
Algeria is divided into administrative districts known as Wilayas.  
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The main station at Algiers (Alger) is Agha, with the railway workshops one station further south at Les Ateliers. Long-distance trains may start from Agha in preference to the terminus at Alger, which is nowadays mostly served by suburban trains.
The main station at Algiers (Alger) is Agha, with the railway workshops one station further south at Les Ateliers. Long-distance trains may start from Agha in preference to the terminus at Alger, which is nowadays mostly served by suburban trains.
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