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La Gazelle

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La Gazelle
Overview
LocaleRepublic of the Congo
Transit typeinter-city rail
Number of lines1
Number of stations11
Operation
Began operation2012
Operator(s)Congo–Ocean Railway
Technical
System length502 km (312 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
La Gazelle travels between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire

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

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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

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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]

References

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