It will be part of the larger public transport system of Oran, the second largest city in Algeria.
The route would then serve the SNTF railway station and the headquarters of the Wilaya of Oran.
The Metro will then continue north east of the city along Hai Mactaa Gambetta and finally along the Millennium Boulevard and arrive at Bir El Djir.
The first section, which would have a length of 12.8 km (8.0 mi) and 13 stations was then estimated to open for public operation by 2020.
In March 2014, the director of transportation of the Oran Wilaya, with representatives of the project owner Enterprise Metro d'Alger (EMA) advised that the technical study had been finalized.