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Algiers metro: cornerstone of an upcoming major multimodal network

To build a metro in Algiers has always appeared among the objectives of the Algerian government. A specific structure was created with this aim in mind, EMA (Entreprise du Métro d’Alger - Algiers Metro Enterprise), which RATP has supported and advised from the start.

A challenging infrastructure to facilitate travel

Travel in the Algerian capital has become increasingly difficult over the years, and by 2000 the metro seemed yet more necessary. The government launched a bid for offers that RATP Développement won in 2006, with its partner SYSTRA engineering company. They formed the inter-company group CPE (Ingénierie de suivi et Contrôle de la réalisation du système et de Préparation à l’Exploitation du metro - Engineering company to monitor and control system implementation and prepare the metro for operating).

RATP Développement expertise to follow through the works

The bid for offers involved assisting the contracting authority’s delegate, EMA. Tasks include monitoring the studies and setting up fixed installations, to prepare for the launch of the first part of the metro due in 2008.

In other words, we study industrial offers (systems and rolling stock) and evaluate the operating requirements. We:
- validate the lead contractor’s recommendations
- monitor implementation
- follow through trial runs

During the three years of the contract, RATP Développement intervenes as an operating expert.

According to an option contained in the contract, RATP Développement may possibly assist EMA while it prepares to operate the metro, then provide technical assistance for operating and maintenance during the first five years of service.