La Gazelle Explained

La Gazelle
Locale:Republic of the Congo
Transit Type:inter-city rail
Began Operation:2012
System Length:502km (312miles)
Lines:1
Stations:11
Operator:Congo–Ocean Railway

La Gazelle is the name of a long-distance passenger train service operated by the Congo–Ocean Railway. The train was introduced in 2012.

Route

The train runs between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire and stops at 9 intermediate stations along the route. As of January 2014 the journey was scheduled to take either 14 or 16 hours depending on whether the service was overnight or during the day.[1]

Rolling stock

The train uses Korean manufactured passenger railway cars which include a restaurant and bar car and has its own engine which supplies the cars with electricity for air conditioning and power outlets.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014 Timetable. Lonely Planet.
  2. 2012. Extreme Railways: Congos Jungle Railway.
  3. Local news report. 2012.
  4. News report video from the start of services. 2012.