The Dakar-Niger Railway connects Dakar to Mali. I don't think it has seen a lot of changes since its completion in the early 1900s. Built and owned by the French, when Senegal gained its independence in 1960 they got the the station and haven't done a lot to it since. I have been warned not to ride as it often derails. A friend of mine is going to Mali for Christmas and is taking the train, staying in the nicest section for 60 bucks! Not bad. It would be cool if the government restored it to its original beauty.
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wow that station has a lot of potential to be beautiful.
I like the goats though!
I've seen some amazing train stations in Africa... The train station in Maputo, Mozambique was designed by the guy who designed the Eiffel Tower! Crazy! Yet, there was raw sewage running right in front of it. Ahh, Africa!
Still hoping to be able to see you while we are on the same continent!!!
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