and finally fully operational on April 1, 1936.
The total length of the route is 163 km, passing through seventeen stations all designed by French architect De Cantelou, with sixty-five bridges and forty-eight tunnels along the way.
The longest Ankarapotsy Tunnel is 1,074 meters long.
Rolling Stock
Self-propelled car ZM 516 Micheline at the Fianarantsoa train station depot.
FCE has received rolling stock from several private Swiss railway companies. Donors include NStCM, which disposed of 1999A 1 of classes Gk 33, 37, and 39, and LEB, which disposed of its material B 18 in 2001 and B 17 and B 1.2 in 2004.
It is a German-language Swiss newspaper that mentions the existence of two trains of the Markenname “Madarinli” reveals departure from German city Bonn to be transported to Antananarivo. In the Swiss capital Bern, the future host country of the two still robust forty-five-year-old trains was announced, which were eventually handed over by the authorities.
The local newspaper “Berner Zeitung” published the article: “Le Madarinli travels to Madagascar”.
According to the article from January 13, 2020 in the “Berner Zeitung”, the Madarinli are “on their way to Antananarivo from the German city of Bonn”. “The Fianarantsoa line on the east coast is set to receive equipment from German brands.”
In a convention drafted so far, the…
A lot with three wagons and another lot with four wagons are mentioned. These wagons are intended for passenger transport and will be coupled after the locomotive.
However, I would like to point out that the locomotives promised by the President of the Republic and confirmed by the Minister of Transport are of Spanish origin and will arrive in March 2020.
The “Micheline” – a truly unique experience
One of the company’s unique features is that it is one of the last to own a Micheline (rubber-tired railcar).
It is the self-propelled Fandrasa railcar ZM516.
moving museum piece, a heritage of Madagascar, is also available for private use:
– In private rental (by quote), there is nothing comparable to mark your events with a unique experience: outings with family or friends, group or club trips, rewarding your best employees or customers, surprising your.
Birthdays, weddings, outings, ..
The Micheline “Viko Viko” is an authentic gem.
It has been restored thanks to its precious preserved original accessories that have been replaced.
You will find here: 19 wicker seats and 01 folding seats, a bar area at the rear, which was previously reserved for luggage, a toilet, a bamboo floor. The sales staff ensures your comfort: reception, on-board service (drinks, snacks), advice.
