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Due to increased car usage and chronic road congestion, plans for a light railway system have been proposed over many years.<ref>https://www.lexpress.mu/idee/314168/consumer-eye-view-metro-express</ref>
Due to increased car usage and chronic road congestion, plans for a light railway system have been proposed over many years.<ref>https://www.lexpress.mu/idee/314168/consumer-eye-view-metro-express</ref>


On July 31, 2017 in [[Ebene CyberCity|Ebene]], the Government of Mauritius signed a contract for the creation of a light rail transit system.<ref>http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Metro-Express-project-to-the-tune-of-Rs-18.8-billion-to-kick-start-in-September-2017-.aspx</ref>
On 31 July 2017 in [[Ebene CyberCity|Ebene]] the Government of Mauritius signed a contract for the creation of a light rail transit system.<ref>http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Metro-Express-project-to-the-tune-of-Rs-18.8-billion-to-kick-start-in-September-2017-.aspx</ref>


The project is led by the Indian company [[Larsen & Toubro]], after winning a tender from the Government of Mauritius for [[Mauritian rupee|₨]] 18.8 billion, of which ₨ 9.9 billion is being provided by a grant from Indian government.<ref>[http://www.caf-france.net/fr/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=233 CAF, FOURNISSEUR DE 18 TRAMWAYS URBOS POUR LA SOCIÉTÉ LARSEN & TOUBRO ET LE PROJET MAURICE METRO EXPRESS]</ref><ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mauritius-transport/mauritius-starts-construction-of-557-million-light-rail-system-idUSKCN1C32PC</ref>
The project is led by the Indian company [[Larsen & Toubro]], after winning a tender from the Government of Mauritius for [[Mauritian rupee|₨]] 18.8 billion, of which ₨ 9.9 billion is being provided by a grant from Indian government.<ref>[http://www.caf-france.net/fr/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=233 CAF, FOURNISSEUR DE 18 TRAMWAYS URBOS POUR LA SOCIÉTÉ LARSEN & TOUBRO ET LE PROJET MAURICE METRO EXPRESS]</ref><ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mauritius-transport/mauritius-starts-construction-of-557-million-light-rail-system-idUSKCN1C32PC</ref>
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==Construction==
==Construction==
Phase 1 will link [[Port Louis]] to [[Beau Bassin-Rose Hill|Rose Hill]] in September 2019. Phase 2 will extend the line from Rose Hill to [[Curepipe]] in September 2021.<ref>[http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Metro-Express-project-to-the-tune-of-Rs-18.8-billion-to-kick-start-in-September-2017-.aspx Metro Express project to the tune of Rs 18.8 billion to kick-start in September 2017]</ref>
Phase 1 links [[Port Louis]] to [[Beau Bassin-Rose Hill|Rose Hill]]. It was to be completed in September 2019 but {{as of|2019|12|lc=y}} the regular revenue service has not started yet. Phase 2 will extend the line from Rose Hill to [[Curepipe]] in September 2021.<ref>[http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Metro-Express-project-to-the-tune-of-Rs-18.8-billion-to-kick-start-in-September-2017-.aspx Metro Express project to the tune of Rs 18.8 billion to kick-start in September 2017]</ref>


Some old railway tracks have been uncovered during construction in Rose Hill and may be used as exhibits for a Railway Museum.<ref>https://www.lexpress.mu/article/330044/world-heritage-day-observed-amidst-fears-local-heritage</ref>
Some old railway tracks have been uncovered during construction in Rose Hill and may be used as exhibits for a Railway Museum.<ref>https://www.lexpress.mu/article/330044/world-heritage-day-observed-amidst-fears-local-heritage</ref>

Revision as of 14:10, 14 December 2019

Metro Express
Mock-up of an Urbos 100-3
Overview
StatusUnder construction
LocaleMauritius
Termini
Stations7 (Phase 1)
19 (Total planned)
WebsiteMauritius Metro Express
Service
SystemLight rail
Services1
Operator(s)Metro Express Ltd
Depot(s)Richelieu
History
Planned openingPhase 1: 3 October 2019 (Soft Launch)
December 2019 (Commercial Launch)
Phase 2: September 2021
Technical
Line length26 km (16 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead lines
Operating speed35-80 km/h[1]

The Metro Express is a light rail public transport system, currently under construction in Mauritius.

The planned route will run between the Port Louis District and Plaines Wilhems District.

History

Mauritius had been without a railway system following the closure of Mauritius Government Railways in the 1960s.

Due to increased car usage and chronic road congestion, plans for a light railway system have been proposed over many years.[2]

On 31 July 2017 in Ebene the Government of Mauritius signed a contract for the creation of a light rail transit system.[3]

The project is led by the Indian company Larsen & Toubro, after winning a tender from the Government of Mauritius for ₨ 18.8 billion, of which ₨ 9.9 billion is being provided by a grant from Indian government.[4][5]

The first phase of the project was inaugurated on 3 October 2019 by Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[6]

Construction

Phase 1 links Port Louis to Rose Hill. It was to be completed in September 2019 but as of December 2019 the regular revenue service has not started yet. Phase 2 will extend the line from Rose Hill to Curepipe in September 2021.[7]

Some old railway tracks have been uncovered during construction in Rose Hill and may be used as exhibits for a Railway Museum.[8]

Rolling stock

On 26 July 2017, CAF announced that they had won a tender to provide 18 Urbos 100-3 worth over €100 million. The deal also includes providing the signalling system, automatic vehicle location system (AVLS), transit signal priority system (TSPS), depot equipment and a driving simulator.[9]

Opposition

The Metro Express has been criticised by many, especially as some people had to be expropriated because their land was on the route of the future line. Houses had to be destroyed. Trade unionists have also expressed their concern about the risk of job losses in the transport sector as the LRT system is implemented on one of the busiest routes of the island.[10]

References

  1. ^ Mauritius Metro
  2. ^ https://www.lexpress.mu/idee/314168/consumer-eye-view-metro-express
  3. ^ http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Metro-Express-project-to-the-tune-of-Rs-18.8-billion-to-kick-start-in-September-2017-.aspx
  4. ^ CAF, FOURNISSEUR DE 18 TRAMWAYS URBOS POUR LA SOCIÉTÉ LARSEN & TOUBRO ET LE PROJET MAURICE METRO EXPRESS
  5. ^ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mauritius-transport/mauritius-starts-construction-of-557-million-light-rail-system-idUSKCN1C32PC
  6. ^ "Mauritius launches first phase of $525 million light rail system". Reuters. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  7. ^ Metro Express project to the tune of Rs 18.8 billion to kick-start in September 2017
  8. ^ https://www.lexpress.mu/article/330044/world-heritage-day-observed-amidst-fears-local-heritage
  9. ^ https://www.caf.net/en/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=233
  10. ^ https://defimedia.info/protests-derail-metro-express
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