The Algiers Metro Company (RATP El Djazaïr) announced a technical failure on the first line of the metro on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This service disruption affects operations across the transit network, which connects stations including Place des Martyrs, Haï El Badr, El Harrach, and Aïn Naâdja. Passengers traveling through key transit hubs such as Les Ateliers, Jardin d'Essais, Hamma, Aïssat Idir, and the 1st of May station are currently experiencing the impact of this incident. The transit authority identified the malfunction on the morning of 1 November, leading to the immediate partial suspension of service. Technical teams remain on site to address the underlying cause of the failure. Officials have not provided a specific timeline for the resumption of full operations on the line.
The scope of the disruption is significant for daily commuters who rely on the network for travel across the city. The service suspension specifically affects six stations: El Bahdja, Amirouche, Les Ateliers, Jardin d'Essais, Hamma, and Aïssat Idir. These locations are currently inaccessible to the public as the technical teams evaluate the infrastructure and the nature of the malfunction. The closure of these six stations has necessitated a reconfiguration of the usual transit flow, forcing passengers to seek alternative arrangements for travel between these specific points.
Affected Stations and Routes
Six stations within the network are currently closed to the public due to the service suspension. These locations include El Bahdja, Amirouche, Les Ateliers, Jardin d'Essais, Hamma, and Aïssat Idir.
While the suspension is widespread, the Algiers Metro Company (RATP El Djazaïr) has confirmed that parts of the network continue to function to maintain mobility for residents. Commuters can still utilize metro service on specific segments of the line that remain unaffected by the technical failure. Metro service remains operational between the 1st of May station and Place des Martyrs. Additionally, passengers can travel between the Haï El Badr station and the two separate terminals at El Harrach and Aïn Naâdja. Metro service remains operational between the Haï El Badr station and both El Harrach and Aïn Naâdja, ensuring that these vital transit arteries remain open to the public despite the ongoing complications elsewhere on the line.
Technical teams are currently on site working to repair the failure as soon as possible. The Algiers Metro Company has not issued an updated schedule regarding when these six closed stations will reopen for normal transit use. The repair process is being prioritized by the transit authority to minimize the duration of the current disruption. Engineering staff are conducting detailed inspections to ensure that all safety protocols are met before any decision is made to restore full service to the affected stations. The Algiers Metro Company (RATP El Djazaïr) continues to monitor the situation closely, and further updates will be provided as the technical teams make progress on the necessary repairs. For now, the network remains divided into the operational segments and the closed zones identified by the transit authority.
