LIFE AND STYLE
Metro Express To Launch New 10 Minute Tram Frequency From 12 January
Commuters in Mauritius will see a significant increase in tram frequencies starting Monday, 12 January 2026, as Metro Express Ltd (MEL) moves to tackle rising passenger numbers and improve reliability.
In an official statement released on 7 January, MEL confirmed a new operational schedule designed to slash waiting times and streamline daily travel for workers and students across its two primary lines.
Continuous Ten-Minute Service for Line 1
The most substantial change affects Line 1, connecting Curepipe and Place d’Armes. From the coming Monday, trams will operate on a continuous ten-minute frequency between 6 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
This shift marks the end of extended waiting periods previously experienced during off-peak hours, providing much-needed flexibility for those travelling between the capital and the central plateau.
Line 1 – Curepipe Central – Place d’Armes
| Day | Timings | Frequency (min) |
| Monday – Thursday | 06h00 – 18h00 | NEW 10 |
| 18h00 – 19h00 | 15 | |
| Fridays | 06h00 – 18h00 | NEW 10 |
| 18h00 – 19h00 | 15 | |
| 19h00 – 20h00 | 20 | |
| Saturdays | 06h00 – 11h00 | 15 |
| 11h00 – 15h00 | 12 | |
| 15h00 – 18h00 | 15 | |
| 18h00 – 20h00 | 20 | |
| Sundays / Public Holiday | 06h00 – 19h00 | 20 |
Targeted Peak-Hour Support for Line 2
On Line 2, which serves the vital economic and educational hub between Rose Hill and Réduit, the operator is focusing on peak-time congestion. Trams will now run every ten minutes during the following windows:
- Morning: 7 am to 9 am
- Afternoon/Evening: 4 pm to 6 pm
Line 2: Rose Hill – Réduit
| Day | Timings | Frequency (min) |
| Monday – Friday | 06h00 – 07h00 | 20 |
| 07h00 – 09h00 | NEW 10 | |
| 09h00 – 16h00 | 20 | |
| 16h00 – 18h00 | NEW 10 | |
| Saturdays | 06h00 – 19h00 | 20 |
| Sundays | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Meeting Rising Demand
The service revision follows a period of increased footfall across the network.
According to MEL, the primary objective of the updated timetable is to ensure greater service regularity and a more fluid commute for the thousands of passengers who rely on the system daily.
Source: Defi Media
