/en en /en/group/journalist/press-release/first-section-dakars-regional-express-train-engie-ineo-and-thales The first section of the Regional Express Train (Train Express Régional, or TER) that will link the capital of Dakar to Diamniadio (36 km) will be formally handed over in the presence of His Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, on 14 January, as announced when work started in December 2016. Electrical tests were conducted successfully on this section of the TER from 5-9 January 2019. For this project, ENGIE Ineo (lead contractor) and Thales have mobilised their talent and expertise in the design and construction of rail electrification, revenue collection, signalling, and telecommunication systems, working with APIX* (delegated contracting authority for the TER) and a host of project partners. 10 Jan 2019 2727503