The Annaba – Tunis rail link back on track with three weekly services

After several years of interruption, the railway line linking Annaba to Tunis is officially back in service, re-establishing a historic axis of circulation between Algeria and Tunisia. This recovery marks a concrete step in the revival of cross-border mobility. Traffic will operate at a regular pace, with three round trips scheduled each week.

A structured cross-border itinerary

According to the Algerian daily “L’Expression”the return to operation of the Annaba-Tunis line is accompanied by a fixed timetable aimed at ensuring the stability of the service. Trains departing from eastern Algeria serve several cities before entering Tunisian territory, thus connecting key urban and regional centers of the two countries. The reverse route is provided at the same frequency, allowing continuity of traffic throughout the week.

This organization aims to respond to a long-standing demand from travelers, whether families, professionals or tourists, while giving rail a central role again in regional travel.

Reorganized border controls

As part of this recovery, the authorities have carried out a new distribution of control procedures in order to reduce delays at the borders. Formalities are now carried out at specific stations on either side of the border, depending on the direction of travel, with the aim of avoiding congestion and streamlining the passage of travelers.

This reorganization is part of a logic of improving the user experience and simplifying customs and administrative procedures.

A recovery part of a bilateral dynamic

The reopening of the Annaba-Tunis line comes in a context of increased rapprochement between Algiers and Tunis in the field of transport. Recent exchanges between officials from the two countries made it possible to take stock of several joint projects, in particular the gradual return to service of other cross-border rail links.

Beyond rail, discussions also focus on modernizing infrastructure, reducing travel times, examining new maritime connections and strengthening technical cooperation in the air sector.

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