Dar Al Hamma metro
 Logo of the Dar Al Hamma Metro | |
 Map of the Dar Al Hamma Metro (2021) | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Native name | مترو دار الحامة |
| Owner | Hamma Transits |
| Locale | Dar Al Hamma, Salamat |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 50 |
| Daily ridership | 1,322,100 (2021) |
| Chief executive | Walid Markache |
| Headquarters | 4 Majid Muhammad Boulevard, Dar Al Hamma |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 14 April 1982 |
| Operator(s) | Hamma Transits |
| Number of vehicles | 102 |
| Headway | Peak hours : 2 min 40 sec Off peak : 4 min |
| Technical | |
| System length | 47.65 km (29.61 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1500mm Standard gauge |
| Electrification | Third rail, 750V |
| Average speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
The Dar Al Hamma metro, or Metro Waladiya, is a rapid transit network desserving Dar Al Hamma.
History
The projects of construction of the metro started in 1972, after the independence of Salamat. Construction began in March 1975, were halted from May 16 1977 to May 31 1977 due to political instability issues, then finished on April 14 1982, the official date of Dar Al Hamma's metro opening. The metro spanned from Al Jazira Station at the western end and Frik Station at the eastern end. The metro line 1 was extended to the Observatory in June 1985 and took its actual form.
The line 2 construction began in 1983 under the personal supervision of Jalil Al Kharrabi The construction ended in 1990 and the line opened on June 24 1990, inaugurated by Al Kharrabi. Originally, the line ran from the Great Mosque station to the Airport Terminal 1 Station but another extension to the Dar Djamail Stadium opened on March 12 2006.
The 3rd metro line was opened on June 11 1999 after 7 years of slowed construction due to Islamist insurgency in Salamat. The original line spanned from Dar Djamail Stadium Station at the western end to the Islamic University of El Fathi at the eastern end. The line 2 was further extended to the Observatory on August 30 2019 for the 50th anniversary of Salamat's independence which took place on September 3. A new station, Two rivers, was opened on April 4 2021 due to the high demand in the area.
Ghost stations
Dar Al Hamma metro has one ghost station, located on the line 1. It is between the Dar Al Hamma railstation and the Martyrs station. The ghost station, named "Martyrs Park", was on the original path of the line 1. However, in early July 1994, the platforms sinked slightly into the ground, making the station dangerous for public usage. The stop was closed on September 4 1994. The station is visible when travelling on the metro, and is sometimes used by firefighters for training.
Rolling stock
The Dar Al Hamma metro is fully automatic : Out of the 102 vehicles, 67 are Metryas 7208 with 6 cars, imported from Riamo, and 35 are Metryas 7206, also with 6 cars, and also imported from Riamo.
The Central Metro Command, which monitors the traffic of the rail system, is located in a secret room of the Majid Muhammad metro station. Most of the Metryas 7208 have air conditioning, and the two garage workshops are located underground, after Al Jazira station on line 1 and after Dar Djamail Stadium station on line 2 and 3.