Line 1 of Algiers metro to open on November 1, 2011 October 12, 2011 | Middle East & Africa News The Algiers metro will be operationalised on November 1, 2011. Line 1 on the Algiers metro, spanning around 9 km, will initially start operating with 11 trains. The metro, which will operate from 5 am... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password