Tunisia - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
Introduction
This list is based on services at dates noted in entries, but understood to still be current.
This series of "TN" entries should not be confused with those for Tennessee, below.
For non-commuter routes, SNCFT have only an on-line journey planner – for tabular format timetable visit the Fahrplancenter website.
Obscure services
Kalaâ Sghira triangle (Sousse) TN1
The former main line through the centre of Sousse is severed, leaving two dead-ended spurs, replaced by an avoiding line (line 12) west of the town - see sketch of the area. The triangular junction at the north end has passenger service on all three sides because the fastest expresses avoid Sousse, stopping instead at Kalaâ Sghira, while some through trains reverse at Sousse. Reported February 2011
M'Saken (north-west junction) – Sousse Zone Industrielle TN2
Through trains Tunis ⇔ Monastir or beyond use the Sousse avoiding line and this connecting line - see sketch of the area. Note that while there are triangles at each end of the line, those arcs which would provide a through run between Sousse Sud and M'Saken have no regular passenger service. Reported February 2011
Métlaoui – Redeyef TN3
Over this 44km route, an evening Métlaoui ⇔ Redeyef round trip (also covering line TN4 on the return leg) operates. See SNCFT journey planner or long-distance lines 15/16. The former The Red Lizard (le Lézard rouge) tourist train no longer operates. Report updated: January 2024
Tabeditt – Moularès TN4
Over this 9km branch, an evening Métlaoui ⇔ Redeyef round trip covers this line on its return leg. See SNCFT journey planner or long-distance lines 15/16 Report updated: January 2024
Kalaâ Kasbah - Kasserine TN5
Entry deleted - service not introduced
Les Salines – El Kef TN6
This 31km branch has one round trip daily which stables overnight at El (or Le) Kef. See [[%3CA%20href=|SNCFT journey planner]] or long-distance line 8. Report updated: August 2024
Fej et Tameur – Tajerouine TN7
Entry deleted - service withdrawn.
Deletions since last edition
None.
