Diamniadio
New city east of Dakar, Senegal. See Senegal.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is this Africa’s Urban Transport Model ? | Simply Railway | journey waypoint | Terminus of Dakar’s TER commuter line, a planned city to relieve the capital. |
Is this Africa’s Urban Transport Model ? — Simply Railway (2026)
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Diamniadio is a new city being developed to reduce congestion and better distribute the population around Dakar.
- Role: journey waypoint
- In the video: The ride on Dakar’s TER from the old Dakar station ends after about 45 minutes at Diamniadio, the current terminus.
- Why it matters: The line’s purpose is to make this new city work; it is where the transport model meets urban planning.