La Gazelle train

La Gazelle
Overview
Locale Republic of the Congo
Transit type inter-city rail
Number of lines 1
Number of stations 11
Operation
Began operation 2012
Operator(s) Congo–Ocean Railway
Technical
System length 502 km (312 mi)
Track gauge 1,067 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

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]

References

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