Lézard Rouge (Red Lizard Train)

Lézard rouge (Red Lizard Train)

The Lézard rouge, or in English: Red Lizard, is a historic Tunisian train. The service once the property of the Bey of Tunis, uses the former royal train of the Bey of Tunis, with attendants in period uniform, it is now used for tourists. It runs from Metlaoui to Redeyef and passes through the spectacular Selja Gorges, taking some 40 minutes for the journey.

The Lézard Rouge Diesel Hauled Tourist Train

The Lézard rouge (Red Lizard) is a diesel hauled tourist train on metre gauge and goes from Metlaoui to Seldja. The train makes photostops in the Seldja Gorge.

The railway was built for mining trains carrying phosphates.

Lézard rouge Overview

Lézard rouge Other Name(s): English: Red Lizard
Lézard rouge Owner: Bey of Tunis
Lézard rouge Stations: Metlaoui to Redeyef, Selja Gorges,
Lézard rouge Coordinates: 34.3333°N 8.3667°E