| Ain-Taya | |
|---|---|
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Algiers |
| Time zone | West Africa Time (UTC+1) |
Ain-Taya is a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria east of city center on the coast east of Cap Jean Bart.
In 1914 it was connected to Algiers by 1055 mm gauge local railway " Chemins de Fer sur Routes d´Algerie ". The trains departed from Algiers at 6.09, 13.29, and 17.40 arriving to Ain-Taya at 8.21, 15.37 and 19.57. The return workings departed from Ain-Taya at 5.37, 12.53 and 17.13 arriving to Algiers at 7.45, 15.05 and 19.25. The rail distance was 32 km ( 20 miles ). This service was hauled by Decauville built narrow gauge steam locomotives. The C.F.R.A. operated also lines from Algiers to Rovigo and via Gyotville to Kolea ( 44 km ) and Casiglione ( 47 km ).