@@Mr.Universe did you hear what was said in the video? Many locals don't earn that much, so a ticket on that train is unaffordable to them. But yes many people in Africa do live in poverty hence their desire to flee to Europe or anywhere where they can feel safe and earn a good living.
At first i thought that this was funded by the Belt and Road initiative, which is no problem, but knowing that this was funded by Senegal’s president makes it so much more influential because it was a move by the government itself. Amazing first step!
Roll it out to the rest of Africa. Senegal deserves to be king of Africa. Only their leadership can abolish selfish borders and transform Africa into Wakanda.👍🌹🌿💖🍫☕
@@kimduong2332 Everyone has their own understanding of "develope". My own philosophy is that a people does not need anything they cannot make by themselves. If you cannot build a road then you don't need it. If someone else has to build railway transportation for you then you absolutely do not need it.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia subway built by China cost 475million for 34km with 39 stations. USD14million per km, USD12million per station and fare USD0.06 to 0.12. Dakar, Senegal subway cost USD1.3billion for 36km with 14 stations. USD36million per km, USD121million per station and fare USD3.00. More stations makes it convenient for commuters and standard is 800m apart. Compare by stations it is 10 times more expensive. By km it is 3 times. By fare it is 25 to 50 times.
@@akashbharadwaj02 the cost is too high for what France built. I do agree the product made by France has much better quality however the cost is too high. I just spoke with a guy from Laos and he told me that China has built a 400km for $1.5 billion dollars.
The main problems in Africa is not getting or building something new. But to be able to keep and maintain what they have. And or to be able to come up with a smooth and transparent transition from the old to the new. This is pretty much for everything. The fasterthey can overcome this problems the better it would be.
You are not wrong let’s see what it looks like in 2-3years. I know my people nothing gets maintained people are going to start stealing or selling bits here and there next thing you know they are all grounded because of lack of parts it is sad but this is Senegal for you
@@Viper-sg2ok « This » is the Senegal full of lies and BS you are trying to sell to those who don’t know the country. The highway network is well maintained and has been running smoothly for years now because now a private company is taking care of the operation not the corrupt local government like before. And you know that the TER is going to be operated by a private company as well, it’s called SETER, which is a subsidiary of French SNCF. The infrastructure will be maintained and monitored with the same processes and tools as they do in western countries. So nothing like what you and your opposition friends are predicting to trash this wonderful project and its instigator, President Sall. Get over it. Démal sawi té teuri.
Right, when one truly wants to help; but the only way is when Senegalese rise to the occasion and do it them selfs. The Senegalese should start by useing their native languages rather that a foreign language!!
Agreed. But it will take decades to replace French with our local languages. Must start the process NOW. Wolof can be a candidate. easy to learn and spoken by almost everyone in Senegal, but other languages like pulaar, serer, diola to name a few could also be used as official langauage. In Singapore they have 4 official languages and everything works just fine over there
I live in Germany and I‘m very jealous. Just look at the beautiful new trains, I love the livery, solid electrified railway infrastructure, lovely train stations. Only thing that bothers me is that ticket prices are quite high for your standards. But even then, hearing that the president is planning to keep building new railways is lovely. Oh and you probably opened/finished/operate one more line than us Germans. (Correct me if I‘m wrong)
So happy for the people of Senegal and the continent of Africa. Need more investment in infrastructure to truly help the people there. Im sure in 30-50 years Sub-Sahara Africa will be incredibly more developed than it is today. Cant wait to see the progress then!
I been to Senegal from Nigeria in 2018 and I saw this project and it made me think that when this project is done is going to be huge especially when u live in suburban of Dakar. Everyday it took me an hour and half either in Govt bus or local Senegalese car which u most be changing differently for a single trip, this is d kinda thing we need in this continent. Great Job!
Thank you Al Jazeera, you offer one of the best journalisms nowadays, refreshingly unbiased, covering the world equally and reporting what matters. Força Senegal.
Trains look nice but $1.3B for 40km of rail sounds awfully expensive for a poor country like Senegal. Here is the math. It is costing Senegal $32.5M per km vs. ~$20M per km to build High Speed Rail in China (HSR is much more expensive to build). China also built 414km rail in mountainous Laos for $6B or $14.5M per km, less than half of Senegal. They expect 100K commuter to the use the rail. Dakar has 1M population, so they expect 10% of Dakar population to use the train every day? Sounds awfully optimistic.
No, Dakar has about 3.5 millions in population. I agree with you that the train is a bit expensive particularly when you compare it to Chinese costs but overall it's a positive move for Dakar. I think the work for the extension of the line has already started, so this is just a beginning. Hopefully they'll find way to lower the costs.
You are absolutely right the cost is horrible. Most people won’t be able to afford this thing they will have to subsidise it somehow. I’m sure they are looking at oil revenues which have already been tainted with corruption British petroleum involved. I’m glad they done it because we do need infrastructure but I just don’t trust this government to manage it right. This is our time to invest in infrastructure and mainly manufacturing China wants to move away from that and concentrate on high tech we should be taking the slack but who knows…..
impressive stuff Senegal. You just have to issue some subsidies for the poor so that they enjoy such a wonderful form of transportation. During my time in Senegal I noticed that it is a well run African country but I feel like they they can do better to lower the cost of living.
As a Senegalese myself I can tell you are absolutely right. Unlike previous governments, the current is investing at least as they are spoiling (I mean stealing the taxpayer money to do politics). The previous one were stealing way more than they were investing. What we need is for the stealing to stop completely, and we’ll get to the point you are talking about. We are not there yet, but I’m happy about what I’m seeing so far with Macky Sall. He should be given credit for that.
@@yapadqoi Absolutely! I did not stay in Senegal for long but I was impressed. I saw a lot of potential in the younger generation. Very smart. Very ambitious.
@@kollegs101 Baby step is better than nothing and what we are seeing right is big baby steps. I don't totally agree with your assessment, Senegal is moving forward (slowly) we just need to accelerate the process, by taking what we have and keeping the pressure to fight the cancer. Yeah, that's right, it's cancer.
Based on French railways regional services. Not unlike the Gautrain in South Africa based on British railways regional lines. The station is the same one used by a prior commuter line, Le Petit Train Bleu, running on the metre gauge lines. The twice weekly Mali Express to Bamako also arrived and departed here.
I have been seeing so many projects getting started not only in Senegal but in Ghana, South Africa,eygpt and my home country Nigeria it make me proud that Africa is investing on instructors and improving the lives of our people well done Senegal 🇸🇳👏👏 I want to see Africa become the place of innovation in the decades that really my dream and i know God will grant it one day🙏
No talk of a Chinese debt trap? Ah. It was the former colonialist French who built it. I was wondering why Al Jazeera wasn't fear mongering about the Chinese. Nothing to worry about the French. The French never did bad things in Africa...
Okay, 50 cents guy. I really don't care what you say about French but didnt like the way you said "fear mongering about the Chinese". As if China is doing a favor to Africa.
@@ignashi7plays401 Ok dronie. Obviously its not going to be perfect but they are doing much better for Africa than most countries. There is a reason Africa's economy is rising. Chinese demand for African goods is helping Africa.
Roll it out to the rest of Africa. Senegal deserves to be king of Africa. Only their leadership can abolish selfish borders and transform Africa into Wakanda.👍🌹🌿💖🍫
It is funny how everyone out here is happy for Senegal for getting this train but Senegalese people themselves know that this train was not made for them. It was made to save the French company (Alston) who was about to go bankrupt until Macky Sall (French Citizen) gave them this gift. Senegalese are hungry, sick, and unemployed and in return you build them a train that only runs for 34 miles for $1.3 billion, what a great job! I am Senegalese and please do not be happy for us because these are the kind of projects that keeps us poor, broke, ignorant slaves to France. A project made by France, funded by a French bank, maintained and run by French company is clearly not meant to boost any other economy beside the French economy. We are hopelessly waiting for 2024 when Macky Sall, the French Citizen can peacefully leave our country and go retire in France just like the rest of the previous Senegalese presidents. Moral of the Story is Macky is just like the previous Senegalese president in serving his masters, France. Thank you and have a great day. Seul la lutte libére 🇸🇳.
The ticket price is too high to make any difference for most citizens. They should price tickets at around 1/5th that sum and operate at a loss if needed.
Yes I agree, Still gonna benefit the economy in the long run. I think the government should focus on lowering the cost of living for poor Senegalese. A bit too high for Africans.
It's too expensive 3 billions dollars 37 km if you compare it to the Laos - China railway 350 km that costs 6 billions dollars and go through more rocky terrain land field with many bridges and tunnels. From Sénégal Dieuredieuf YALNA DIAM YAG
@@kennykross3306 go and check out the fact on TH-cam post from the Chinese or Google it. We had already senegalese numbers in this video. I am in Dakar Senegal
@sooje nite doudt about what, the numbers I gave to you came from facts, you can google about it, Sénégal is the most corrupt country on earth, the China-Laos railway numbers are widely available on the web
Significantly, it was built by Engie and Thales of France and the ride looked distinctly wobbly and bumpy. Notice how the carriages swayed from side to side (00:38-00:40). Not half as smooth as the new train in Laos. Wonder why.
The tickets price stated for $1,00 ,$2.,00 and $5,00 is 500f cfa , 1000f cfa and 2500f cfa is first class second class and third class ..Everyone can be in .God Bless 🇸🇳 🇸🇳 🇸🇳
As a transport consultant with family in Senegal, I can't wait to test this out next time I visit, however the economics of the scheme with a high fare, I'm curious to see how ridership develops over time, I hope everyone can use it
Congratulations to the people of Senegal, now you need to find a way to repay this investment in full and not have the people suffer. I am really happy for all the people.
Ticket charges are expensive. It will keep many people away from using the train service. Senegal needs affordable mass transit service where people can access it without burning their pockets.
Why do African nations buy expensive modern equipment instead of settling for older equipment i.e. not second hand and then try and manufacture it in Africa. Study carefully the successful Indian model of doing things. The world needs Africa to succed so we can create a bigger pie. The main thing is to get rid of corrupted politicians if Africa is going to succed.
2020 Senegal's GDP per capita was 1,356 USD, a one-way train ticket costs 3 dollars, Meanwhile Germany's most expensive city Munich, GDP per capita 79,690 euros = 90,536 dollars, but a one-way train ticket costs 3.5 euros =3.98 dollars. Question is, in Senegal who can afford the train riding?
3usd is only if you travel first class. The video is a bit misleading there. It varies from under a dollar to 3 depending on how far you travel and which class. It can be cheaper sure and might be in the futur but it is a good start for now
The fare is 3 dollars, wow. This is excessively expensive for the Senegalese. Also, it seems like the construction costs were inflated. They are better off not having a commuter train. Forking over 1.3 billion dollars to France for a train that won't be used.
That train will be used because the population need it. Stop talking about something you have no ideas and putting all african countries in the same bag.
MashaAllah good to see such positive developments in Africa. Love from Uganda 🇺🇬
You know the way)
👍🏻
Great job Senegal. All we need in Africa are infrastructures, infrastructures and more infrastructures where every citizens can benefit from them.
Do it in an eco-friendly manner 🌵
How does it benefit every citizen if many can't afford a ticket?
@@alainw77 how do you know people cant afford a ticket? or are you just saying that because you assume everyone in Africa is poor?
@@Mr.Universe did you hear what was said in the video? Many locals don't earn that much, so a ticket on that train is unaffordable to them. But yes many people in Africa do live in poverty hence their desire to flee to Europe or anywhere where they can feel safe and earn a good living.
Africa is not a country. South Africa and Egypt have a lot of infrastructure.
Well done Senegal 🇸🇳 massive love from Ghana 🇬🇭 I'm really proud West African. Let's go Africa 🌍 👏
Extremely happy for my Senegalese brother and sister. This is amazing.
Congratulations to the Senegalese brothers from Morocco
Chinese debt put on citizens
May Allah bless our Senegalese Brothers and Sisters. Love from Egypt ❤❤❤
@HunterBidensCrackPipe you mean your God Jesus in the old testament 😂😂😂
One love you ❤
Thanks 🙏 brother one ❤️
@@mariemsalah863 Wasn't Allah is the one who gave Musa the Torah?
@HunterBidensCrackPipe We don't need confederates racist people here Africa is for all religions and we will rise again to our rightful position
love from Pakistan to all the African brothers and sisters
One love you brother
Stop treating Africans like dogs in Pakistan then we will believe your words are genuine.
@@listenup2882 lol there are many Africans studying and working in Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️ and are treated much better than African in 🌍 Africa ...
@@mohsenkhan741 Where are they studying? in Madarasas?? Koran study??
You have probably something doggy in you to answer a praise with an insult.
grand sénégal. l'amour du Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪👍
♥️
So proud of my country 🇸🇳 ❤
Congratulation to our Senegalese people. You did good job, Enemies talk a lot even on the date of your Happiness; Keep amazing Africa! From Ethioipia.
At first i thought that this was funded by the Belt and Road initiative, which is no problem, but knowing that this was funded by Senegal’s president makes it so much more influential because it was a move by the government itself. Amazing first step!
@@BIGBIRDSMEAL LOL white worshipper. So proud to kiss your white master feet
Much love from Tanzania, May God bless Africa, May God bless Senegal
Good job Senegal and congratulation to my brothers and sisters of Senegal. from India
Namaste
Thank you brother ! God bless you
@@yapadqoi NAMASKAR❤
The first step is the hardest! Fantastic!
God bless Senegal! That is a great news. Let's the country develop and make better life for all the Senegals.
Roll it out to the rest of Africa. Senegal deserves to be king of Africa. Only their leadership can abolish selfish borders and transform Africa into Wakanda.👍🌹🌿💖🍫☕
China's Debt Trap. Nothing to celebrate
Alstom train
@@jon_s Can you please offer Senegal leadership the knowhow to develop country without debt trap.
@@kimduong2332 Everyone has their own understanding of "develope". My own philosophy is that a people does not need anything they cannot make by themselves. If you cannot build a road then you don't need it. If someone else has to build railway transportation for you then you absolutely do not need it.
Now that’s what I call progress! Congratulations 🇸🇳! 👏💪🏾
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia subway built by China cost 475million for 34km with 39 stations. USD14million per km, USD12million per station and fare USD0.06 to 0.12.
Dakar, Senegal subway cost USD1.3billion for 36km with 14 stations. USD36million per km, USD121million per station and fare USD3.00.
More stations makes it convenient for commuters and standard is 800m apart. Compare by stations it is 10 times more expensive. By km it is 3 times. By fare it is 25 to 50 times.
Unfortunately it was built by France. If it was china they would built much cheaper.
@@kennykross3306 expensive at sustainable
@@akashbharadwaj02 the cost is too high for what France built. I do agree the product made by France has much better quality however the cost is too high. I just spoke with a guy from Laos and he told me that China has built a 400km for $1.5 billion dollars.
@@akashbharadwaj02 not expecting an Indian say that... expensive ≠ sustainable, especially not in Africa
@@kennykross3306 But the French trains aren't even better quality
Well done Senegal! From your brother in East Africa, Somalia.
Much love ! Thank you and stay blessed
Waryah!! Thank you brother
Beautiful ❤️❤️
I am happy to see this in the west Africa
I am glad that this is not a debt trap. Hope Africa prospers. Love from China.
Africa is already prospering.
Is this from China?
@@lynnmichael857 no from France
Glad it's not a debt trap from China. If it's from France. Then it is very reasonably priced to build the trains. No wonder the fare is just 4 bucks.
@@klexypuncher6963 terrible thing
Nice one from Kenya 😊.. happy seeing brothers prosper.. but lower the price its too expensive
Thank you brother
The main problems in Africa is not getting or building something new. But to be able to keep and maintain what they have. And or to be able to come up with a smooth and transparent transition from the old to the new. This is pretty much for everything. The fasterthey can overcome this problems the better it would be.
You are not wrong let’s see what it looks like in 2-3years. I know my people nothing gets maintained people are going to start stealing or selling bits here and there next thing you know they are all grounded because of lack of parts it is sad but this is Senegal for you
@@Viper-sg2ok « This » is the Senegal full of lies and BS you are trying to sell to those who don’t know the country. The highway network is well maintained and has been running smoothly for years now because now a private company is taking care of the operation not the corrupt local government like before. And you know that the TER is going to be operated by a private company as well, it’s called SETER, which is a subsidiary of French SNCF. The infrastructure will be maintained and monitored with the same processes and tools as they do in western countries. So nothing like what you and your opposition friends are predicting to trash this wonderful project and its instigator, President Sall. Get over it. Démal sawi té teuri.
This is the sort of development Western nations should contribute instead of soldiers, weapons, bombs and coups. Stop treating Africa like a colony.
Right, when one truly wants to help; but the only way is when Senegalese rise to the occasion and do it them selfs. The Senegalese should start by useing their native languages rather that a foreign language!!
Agreed. But it will take decades to replace French with our local languages. Must start the process NOW. Wolof can be a candidate. easy to learn and spoken by almost everyone in Senegal, but other languages like pulaar, serer, diola to name a few could also be used as official langauage. In Singapore they have 4 official languages and everything works just fine over there
Good work and vision by the leadership to help grow and sustained
I live in Germany and I‘m very jealous. Just look at the beautiful new trains, I love the livery, solid electrified railway infrastructure, lovely train stations. Only thing that bothers me is that ticket prices are quite high for your standards. But even then, hearing that the president is planning to keep building new railways is lovely. Oh and you probably opened/finished/operate one more line than us Germans. (Correct me if I‘m wrong)
thank you, we can't do more than germans. we are far away from your wealthy and your technological capacity
So happy for the people of Senegal and the continent of Africa. Need more investment in infrastructure to truly help the people there. Im sure in 30-50 years Sub-Sahara Africa will be incredibly more developed than it is today. Cant wait to see the progress then!
There is such thing as subsahara. Many part are as developed as many part of world.
I been to Senegal from Nigeria in 2018 and I saw this project and it made me think that when this project is done is going to be huge especially when u live in suburban of Dakar. Everyday it took me an hour and half either in Govt bus or local Senegalese car which u most be changing differently for a single trip, this is d kinda thing we need in this continent. Great Job!
Thank you Al Jazeera, you offer one of the best journalisms nowadays, refreshingly unbiased, covering the world equally and reporting what matters.
Força Senegal.
Alhamdulillah, it's good to see Senegal is progressing. From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
May Allah bless you brother !!
I can't wait to visit......hello from Tucson AZ.
You Will be welcome here in Senegal ☺️
Trains look nice but $1.3B for 40km of rail sounds awfully expensive for a poor country like Senegal. Here is the math. It is costing Senegal $32.5M per km vs. ~$20M per km to build High Speed Rail in China (HSR is much more expensive to build). China also built 414km rail in mountainous Laos for $6B or $14.5M per km, less than half of Senegal. They expect 100K commuter to the use the rail. Dakar has 1M population, so they expect 10% of Dakar population to use the train every day? Sounds awfully optimistic.
No, Dakar has about 3.5 millions in population. I agree with you that the train is a bit expensive particularly when you compare it to Chinese costs but overall it's a positive move for Dakar. I think the work for the extension of the line has already started, so this is just a beginning. Hopefully they'll find way to lower the costs.
You are absolutely right the cost is horrible. Most people won’t be able to afford this thing they will have to subsidise it somehow. I’m sure they are looking at oil revenues which have already been tainted with corruption British petroleum involved. I’m glad they done it because we do need infrastructure but I just don’t trust this government to manage it right. This is our time to invest in infrastructure and mainly manufacturing China wants to move away from that and concentrate on high tech we should be taking the slack but who knows…..
impressive stuff Senegal. You just have to issue some subsidies for the poor so that they enjoy such a wonderful form of transportation. During my time in Senegal I noticed that it is a well run African country but I feel like they they can do better to lower the cost of living.
Yes that's a great point .
As a Senegalese myself I can tell you are absolutely right. Unlike previous governments, the current is investing at least as they are spoiling (I mean stealing the taxpayer money to do politics). The previous one were stealing way more than they were investing. What we need is for the stealing to stop completely, and we’ll get to the point you are talking about. We are not there yet, but I’m happy about what I’m seeing so far with Macky Sall. He should be given credit for that.
@@yapadqoi Corruption is a cancer in Africa, Senegal cannot move forward with that level of corruption and too much politics.
@@yapadqoi Absolutely! I did not stay in Senegal for long but I was impressed. I saw a lot of potential in the younger generation. Very smart. Very ambitious.
@@kollegs101 Baby step is better than nothing and what we are seeing right is big baby steps. I don't totally agree with your assessment, Senegal is moving forward (slowly) we just need to accelerate the process, by taking what we have and keeping the pressure to fight the cancer. Yeah, that's right, it's cancer.
Well done 👍 Senegal 🇸🇳!!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 on your accomplishments!!!! I want to visit Senegal and other African countries.
You'll be the most welcome
You always welcome
Based on French railways regional services. Not unlike the Gautrain in South Africa based on British railways regional lines.
The station is the same one used by a prior commuter line, Le Petit Train Bleu, running on the metre gauge lines. The twice weekly Mali Express to Bamako also arrived and departed here.
absolutely amazing. congrates senegal i cant wait to jump on this
Masha Allah! Good Luck SENEGAL and Congratulation on moving forward!!!
I have been seeing so many projects getting started not only in Senegal but in Ghana, South Africa,eygpt and my home country Nigeria it make me proud that Africa is investing on instructors and improving the lives of our people well done Senegal 🇸🇳👏👏 I want to see Africa become the place of innovation in the decades that really my dream and i know God will grant it one day🙏
Good work 👍 love from INDIA
No talk of a Chinese debt trap? Ah. It was the former colonialist French who built it. I was wondering why Al Jazeera wasn't fear mongering about the Chinese. Nothing to worry about the French. The French never did bad things in Africa...
Okay, 50 cents guy. I really don't care what you say about French but didnt like the way you said "fear mongering about the Chinese". As if China is doing a favor to Africa.
@@ignashi7plays401 Ok dronie. Obviously its not going to be perfect but they are doing much better for Africa than most countries. There is a reason Africa's economy is rising. Chinese demand for African goods is helping Africa.
@@icecp4279 +100 social credits.
@@ignashi7plays401 ok dronie.
We all understand the fear mongering of the westerners. However, we Africans will let the debate between China and westerners!
Roll it out to the rest of Africa. Senegal deserves to be king of Africa. Only their leadership can abolish selfish borders and transform Africa into Wakanda.👍🌹🌿💖🍫
they are also Good African Presidents doing great things for their nations. Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Ethiopia etc.
Why would Africa need to become Wakanda?
Félicitation Monsieur le président Macky Sall ❤️❤️❤️❤️👈💪🇸🇳👌est tout les sénégalais
This is major, congratulations Senegal, from Somaliland with love.
MarshAllah Senegal Love from Pakistan
Great job , Greeting from China
Congratulations senegal love from Tanzanian living in Germany am happy to see your president follow magufuli principles to change our countries
Great job Senegal 🇸🇳
It is funny how everyone out here is happy for Senegal for getting this train but Senegalese people themselves know that this train was not made for them. It was made to save the French company (Alston) who was about to go bankrupt until Macky Sall (French Citizen) gave them this gift. Senegalese are hungry, sick, and unemployed and in return you build them a train that only runs for 34 miles for $1.3 billion, what a great job! I am Senegalese and please do not be happy for us because these are the kind of projects that keeps us poor, broke, ignorant slaves to France. A project made by France, funded by a French bank, maintained and run by French company is clearly not meant to boost any other economy beside the French economy. We are hopelessly waiting for 2024 when Macky Sall, the French Citizen can peacefully leave our country and go retire in France just like the rest of the previous Senegalese presidents. Moral of the Story is Macky is just like the previous Senegalese president in serving his masters, France. Thank you and have a great day. Seul la lutte libére 🇸🇳.
typical model of debt trap! shame on Paris debt Club!
@@anthonyqueen9623 I could not have said it better. Thank you.
Ease of transporting people and goods will directly increase the GDP. All the best to Senegalese people and government🤝
From Tanzania, congratulations president of Senegal and all Senegalese .., that's good steps for our mama Africa..
Proud to be senegalese
Happy with Senegalese. Love from Cambodia
i love how theyre accelerating their economy!
Go Senegal! Go!
The ticket price is too high to make any difference for most citizens. They should price tickets at around 1/5th that sum and operate at a loss if needed.
Yes I agree, Still gonna benefit the economy in the long run. I think the government should focus on lowering the cost of living for poor Senegalese. A bit too high for Africans.
3 usd is not heavy. That’s cheap actually
@@theProfessor1379 Have you being to Senegal?
@@theProfessor1379 It does not cost 3$, it costs up to 3$. The cheapest price is at around 1$
3$ is the price of the 1st class tickets only, the cheapest is around 1$
Wow....Go Africa. Be great again. You deserved to be a great continent like as of before The Julius Caesar era. 👍👍
It's too expensive 3 billions dollars 37 km if you compare it to the Laos - China railway 350 km that costs 6 billions dollars and go through more rocky terrain land field with many bridges and tunnels. From Sénégal Dieuredieuf YALNA DIAM YAG
Where are u getting the figures.
@@kennykross3306 go and check out the fact on TH-cam post from the Chinese or Google it. We had already senegalese numbers in this video. I am in Dakar Senegal
@@darkpenguin1978 okay.
@sooje nite doudt about what, the numbers I gave to you came from facts, you can google about it, Sénégal is the most corrupt country on earth, the China-Laos railway numbers are widely available on the web
Great job Senegal is a shining example of good leadership in Africa
al jazeera simply wonderful
Too expensive for just 40kms.
Infrastructure is needed to build a culture and a nation
Yep
absolutely correct
Good work Senegal! I'm sure y'all can work out the ticket costs
Africa is rising good job people
Significantly, it was built by Engie and Thales of France and the ride looked distinctly wobbly and bumpy. Notice how the carriages swayed from side to side (00:38-00:40). Not half as smooth as the new train in Laos. Wonder why.
U sound like a typical Nigeria noise maker
@@briantahs1841 Why are you bringing up Nigeria when their name is written in Indian script?
@@briantahs1841 it’s a Chinese guy using Indian alphabet in his name
Your point?
From your profile you're obviously a Chinese troll.
The tickets price stated for $1,00 ,$2.,00 and $5,00 is 500f cfa , 1000f cfa and 2500f cfa is first class second class and third class ..Everyone can be in .God Bless 🇸🇳 🇸🇳 🇸🇳
African unity is needed for ALL of Africa to be successful.
As a transport consultant with family in Senegal, I can't wait to test this out next time I visit, however the economics of the scheme with a high fare, I'm curious to see how ridership develops over time, I hope everyone can use it
It will work.
Congratulations to the people of Senegal, now you need to find a way to repay this investment in full and not have the people suffer. I am really happy for all the people.
Great job Senegal !!
Congratulations Senegal - from Malaysia
meanwhile in America
🥳❤️❤️ Love you sir and thanks for the hardwork.
Great stuff. Keep going Senegal.
Masya Allah... Good Job Republic of Senegal..😍😍👍👍👏
So was this railways built by France, Japan or China? Why didn't Aljazeera mention that?
Mashallah good work senegal🇵🇰❤️🇸🇳
That's the way to go, public transport and trains!
.. This is amazing, proud of Senegal
This is what African needs and more development
Let's hope the interest rate to finance this project isn't high and turns to be a debt trap!
It was built by the French - which makes it more expensive
happy senegal nice to see that
Way to go Senegal!
You always welcome brother
God bless mama Africa
Congrats Senegal!!
Beautiful Senegal
Super news. Expensive for now for many, but I'm sure that demand will increase as the economy develops further. Really happy for them.
Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Morocco, Namibia are the only African countries that I think have a bright future.
Ticket charges are expensive. It will keep many people away from using the train service. Senegal needs affordable mass transit service where people can access it without burning their pockets.
Why I don't hear the nonsense of debt trap here? €1.67bn for 40kM is really a lot.
Good One Senegal. From Bangkok, T h a i l a n d
Nice high quality French trains.
With the price, the searig arrangements, the attendants and even the luggage rack, it looks more like an intercity train than a commuter
The construction cost was actually cheap im impressed 😎
you can always subsidize tickets for people without money, maybe during off-peak times, it's done in switzerland (for young people mostly)
Why do African nations buy expensive modern equipment instead of settling for older equipment i.e. not second hand and then try and manufacture it in Africa. Study carefully the successful Indian model of doing things. The world needs Africa to succed so we can create a bigger pie. The main thing is to get rid of corrupted politicians if Africa is going to succed.
it will be the next step. Buy fisrt, then try to maintain and at last try to build after
1.3 b! Corruption at it's best
You were associated with the project ?
2020 Senegal's GDP per capita was 1,356 USD, a one-way train ticket costs 3 dollars, Meanwhile Germany's most expensive city Munich, GDP per capita 79,690 euros = 90,536 dollars, but a one-way train ticket costs 3.5 euros =3.98 dollars. Question is, in Senegal who can afford the train riding?
USD 3 for 45 km is high. Comparing the highest costing private metro service in India Hyderabad cost 0.7 USD for the same distance.
3usd is only if you travel first class. The video is a bit misleading there. It varies from under a dollar to 3 depending on how far you travel and which class. It can be cheaper sure and might be in the futur but it is a good start for now
who built it ?
The fare is 3 dollars, wow. This is excessively expensive for the Senegalese. Also, it seems like the construction costs were inflated. They are better off not having a commuter train. Forking over 1.3 billion dollars to France for a train that won't be used.
That train will be used because the population need it. Stop talking about something you have no ideas and putting all african countries in the same bag.
Alhamdulillah
Amazing!!