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CairoScene
18-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egypt Signs EGP 15 Billion Agreement to Build Alexandria Metro Trains
The deal also includes locally producing 40 trains for Cairo Metro Lines 2 and 3. Apr 18, 2025 The Ministry of Transportation has signed a new agreement with the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) to locally manufacture 21 trains for the Alexandria Metro. The contract, valued at up to EGP 15 billion, reflects the government's ongoing efforts to enhance public transport infrastructure while expanding domestic industrial capacity. The deal will be financed by the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), with payments issued in installments according to a predetermined financial schedule. NERIC, a joint venture established to support Egypt's localisation strategy for railway manufacturing, will lead production efforts at its facility in East Port Said. In addition to the Alexandria Metro trains, the Ministry also confirmed plans to produce 40 trains—equivalent to 320 carriages—for Cairo Metro Lines 2 and 3. This component of the agreement supports Egypt's wider strategy to modernise its metro system and reduce dependence on imported railcars.
Al-Ahram Weekly
07-04-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt, France leaders tour Adly Mansour central station - Foreign Affairs
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, toured the Adly Mansour central interchange station for public transportation on Monday, on the sidelines of the French leader's official visit to Egypt, according to the Egyptian Presidency. Both leaders inspected the Adly Mansour station and were briefed on its facilities and services before touring Cairo Metro's third line. The 1.1 million square metre Adly Mansour station includes seven transport modes; the Cairo-Suez Railway Line, Cairo Metro's third line, the Light Rail Trail (LRT), the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and the three-line SuperJet buses. The station, the largest in the Middle East, is named after Egypt's former interim president Adly Mansour (2013-2014), featuring a full-service transportation complex and a commercial investment zone. In 2022, Egypt's National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) entered a 15-year, €1 billion agreement with France's Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP Dev), the operator of Paris Metro, to oversee the management of Cairo Metro third line. During the tour, President El-Sisi commended the Egyptian-French cooperation in the field of transportation. He praised French companies' role in implementing transportation-related projects in Egypt, particularly in Greater Cairo, which contributed to a leap in mass transit routes. Additionally, El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's keenness to localize transportation-related industries and increase the percentage of local components in ongoing projects. For his part, the French president commended the modernized and advanced level of the transportation sector in Egypt, praising the development of infrastructure and transportation means, affirming France's willingness to participate in future development projects in the country. Earlier Monday, El-Sisi and Macron witnessed the signing of an agreement between both countries to implement a roadmap of Cairo Metro's sixth line. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
06-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
President Sisi, France's Alstom CEO discuss Cairo Metro line 6 project
CAIRO – 6 April 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of French global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, Alstom, discussed the developments regarding the implementation of the sixth line of Cairo Metro. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir attended the meeting. The meeting in Cairo discussed the project as part of the expansion of sustainable green mass transit options and also addressed the completion of the overall metro network to provide high-quality services to citizens. Additionally, they discussed the latest developments regarding ongoing talks about the management, operation, and maintenance of the monorail project on the East and West of Nile. The meeting included a review of the current status of several projects being implemented by the French company in various transport sectors in Egypt, as well as efforts to localize railway industries in the country. They also discussed the latest developments regarding the establishment of the Alstom industrial complex in Borg El Arab, which will include two factories: one for producing electrical systems and railway components, and the other for the production of various types of mobile units. The project helps meet local market needs and facilitate exports to countries in the Middle East and Africa. Sisi stressed the importance of completing all mentioned projects according to the specified timelines to achieve the state's vision for developing the transport sector and localizing industry.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt accelerates BRT Project, Cairo Metro expansion ahead of GEM opening
Egypt is accelerating the development of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system around Greater Cairo and the expansion of the Cairo Metro's Line 4, aiming to complete key phases before the scheduled opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on July 3rd. Minister of Industry, Transport and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Kamel Al-Wazir, along with the Governor of Cairo and transport officials, inspected the progress of the BRT project and the Metro Line 4 stations near the Grand Egyptian Museum. The first phase of the BRT project, comprising 14 stations, is nearing completion. These stations include Adly Mansour (a non-standard station), two surface stations on pedestrian bridges (Behtim and Police Academy), and 11 surface stations in pedestrian tunnels (Alexandria Agricultural Road, El-Sharkawia, Shobra Benha, Mostorod, El-Khosous, El-Marg, El-Qalj, Moassaset El-Zakat, El-Fariq Ibrahim El-Arabi, El-Salam, and Suez Road). The entire BRT project will consist of 48 stations across three phases. Al-Wazir reviewed the BRT system's operation, including connections between stations and existing stops under the ring road, access for passengers via pedestrian bridges and tunnels, waiting areas, ticketing methods, and electronic gates. He emphasised the organisation of pedestrian traffic from the Adly Mansour BRT station to the Adly Mansour central interchange to facilitate access to the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Line 3, the Adly Mansour-Suez railway line, and the Superjet bus stop. The first and second phases of the BRT project will operate 100 locally produced electric buses, each with a capacity of 66 passengers, transporting 3,200 passengers per hour in both directions. El-Wazir noted that the buses are manufactured locally, aligning with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's directives to localise various industries, including bus manufacturing. The frequency of buses will be 3 minutes, equivalent to 20 buses per hour, decreasing to 1.5 minutes during peak hours. Al-Wazir stated that the BRT represents a civilised mode of transportation that is environmentally friendly and will ease traffic congestion on the ring road. It aims to eliminate informal stops on the ring road and encourage the use of public transport instead of private vehicles. The electric buses will provide high levels of service while reducing emissions. The project will connect major intersections on the ring road, such as the Suez intersection, Adly Mansour intersection, El-Marg intersection, and Mostorod intersection, linking the east and west of Cairo and providing a fast, modern, and clean connection to the New Administrative Capital, integrated with other modes of transport. It will connect with Metro Line 1 at El-Zahraa and El-Marg stations, Metro Line 3 at Adly Mansour and Imbaba stations, and the LRT at Adly Mansour station. Al-Wazir inspected progress on the second phase of the project, which includes 21 stations between Al-Moshir Tantawy and the Fayoum intersection, including three stations on the Mariouteya axis (Haram, King Faisal, and Tersa) and the Grand Egyptian Museum station (Alexandria Desert Road). He directed officials to complete all stations in the second phase by May 30th. The Minister also followed up on the progress of the second phase of the ring road development project, which includes the section from the ring road's intersection with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to its intersection with the Alexandria Desert Road, passing over the Warraq Bridge. A new 2.25 km bridge is being constructed alongside the existing bridge, expanding the road to eight lanes in each direction. Maintenance and rehabilitation work on the 9D bridge has been completed and it has been reopened to traffic. Work is also progressing on the Alexandria Desert Road/Oasis connection and Mariouteya/Mansuriya sections, totaling 34 km. Construction of new traffic axes to facilitate access to the ring road is underway, such as the El-Marg axis intersection with the ring road, the railway axis (Algiers Street), and the first phase of the Mariouteya axis, which connects the ring road to the Middle Ring Road. Al-Wazir also monitored the construction of the surface service road, which is 10 meters wide around the ring road, and the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which aims to enhance road safety. Separately, Al-Wazir and the Governor of Giza inspected the first phase of Metro Line 4, which has an overall completion rate of 34.2%. Construction is underway on stations and tunnelling works, with 64.2% of tunnelling completed. The stations near the Grand Egyptian Museum (Grand Museum, Shooting, and Pyramids) have completion rates of 52.8%, 50.2%, and 41.3%, respectively. Reinstatement work in the area around the museum is 87% complete, and these three stations will be finished from the surface before the museum's opening. The second phase of Metro Line 4, extending 31.8 km with 21 stations, is under study. It will intersect with Metro Line 6 at the Sayeda Aisha station and connect with the East Nile Monorail at the Aviation station. A future branch to Cairo International Airport is planned. Al-Wazir emphasised the importance of completing the Metro Line 4 project on schedule, as it will connect 6th of October City and New Cairo to the metro network, serving densely populated areas. The line is expected to transport approximately 1.5 million passengers daily upon completion. The first phase of Metro Line 4, being implemented by Egyptian construction companies, extends 19 km and includes 17 stations from the west of the ring road to the Fustat station in Old Cairo.
Daily News Egypt
23-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt accelerates BRT Project, Cairo Metro expansion ahead of GEM opening
Egypt is accelerating the development of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system around Greater Cairo and the expansion of the Cairo Metro's Line 4, aiming to complete key phases before the scheduled opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on July 3rd. Minister of Industry, Transport and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Kamel Al-Wazir, along with the Governor of Cairo and transport officials, inspected the progress of the BRT project and the Metro Line 4 stations near the Grand Egyptian Museum. The first phase of the BRT project, comprising 14 stations, is nearing completion. These stations include Adly Mansour (a non-standard station), two surface stations on pedestrian bridges (Behtim and Police Academy), and 11 surface stations in pedestrian tunnels (Alexandria Agricultural Road, El-Sharkawia, Shobra Benha, Mostorod, El-Khosous, El-Marg, El-Qalj, Moassaset El-Zakat, El-Fariq Ibrahim El-Arabi, El-Salam, and Suez Road). The entire BRT project will consist of 48 stations across three phases. Al-Wazir reviewed the BRT system's operation, including connections between stations and existing stops under the ring road, access for passengers via pedestrian bridges and tunnels, waiting areas, ticketing methods, and electronic gates. He emphasised the organisation of pedestrian traffic from the Adly Mansour BRT station to the Adly Mansour central interchange to facilitate access to the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Line 3, the Adly Mansour-Suez railway line, and the Superjet bus stop. The first and second phases of the BRT project will operate 100 locally produced electric buses, each with a capacity of 66 passengers, transporting 3,200 passengers per hour in both directions. El-Wazir noted that the buses are manufactured locally, aligning with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's directives to localise various industries, including bus manufacturing. The frequency of buses will be 3 minutes, equivalent to 20 buses per hour, decreasing to 1.5 minutes during peak hours. Al-Wazir stated that the BRT represents a civilised mode of transportation that is environmentally friendly and will ease traffic congestion on the ring road. It aims to eliminate informal stops on the ring road and encourage the use of public transport instead of private vehicles. The electric buses will provide high levels of service while reducing emissions. The project will connect major intersections on the ring road, such as the Suez intersection, Adly Mansour intersection, El-Marg intersection, and Mostorod intersection, linking the east and west of Cairo and providing a fast, modern, and clean connection to the New Administrative Capital, integrated with other modes of transport. It will connect with Metro Line 1 at El-Zahraa and El-Marg stations, Metro Line 3 at Adly Mansour and Imbaba stations, and the LRT at Adly Mansour station. Al-Wazir inspected progress on the second phase of the project, which includes 21 stations between Al-Moshir Tantawy and the Fayoum intersection, including three stations on the Mariouteya axis (Haram, King Faisal, and Tersa) and the Grand Egyptian Museum station (Alexandria Desert Road). He directed officials to complete all stations in the second phase by May 30th. The Minister also followed up on the progress of the second phase of the ring road development project, which includes the section from the ring road's intersection with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to its intersection with the Alexandria Desert Road, passing over the Warraq Bridge. A new 2.25 km bridge is being constructed alongside the existing bridge, expanding the road to eight lanes in each direction. Maintenance and rehabilitation work on the 9D bridge has been completed and it has been reopened to traffic. Work is also progressing on the Alexandria Desert Road/Oasis connection and Mariouteya/Mansuriya sections, totaling 34 km. Construction of new traffic axes to facilitate access to the ring road is underway, such as the El-Marg axis intersection with the ring road, the railway axis (Algiers Street), and the first phase of the Mariouteya axis, which connects the ring road to the Middle Ring Road. Al-Wazir also monitored the construction of the surface service road, which is 10 meters wide around the ring road, and the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which aims to enhance road safety. Separately, Al-Wazir and the Governor of Giza inspected the first phase of Metro Line 4, which has an overall completion rate of 34.2%. Construction is underway on stations and tunnelling works, with 64.2% of tunnelling completed. The stations near the Grand Egyptian Museum (Grand Museum, Shooting, and Pyramids) have completion rates of 52.8%, 50.2%, and 41.3%, respectively. Reinstatement work in the area around the museum is 87% complete, and these three stations will be finished from the surface before the museum's opening. The second phase of Metro Line 4, extending 31.8 km with 21 stations, is under study. It will intersect with Metro Line 6 at the Sayeda Aisha station and connect with the East Nile Monorail at the Aviation station. A future branch to Cairo International Airport is planned. Al-Wazir emphasised the importance of completing the Metro Line 4 project on schedule, as it will connect 6th of October City and New Cairo to the metro network, serving densely populated areas. The line is expected to transport approximately 1.5 million passengers daily upon completion. The first phase of Metro Line 4, being implemented by Egyptian construction companies, extends 19 km and includes 17 stations from the west of the ring road to the Fustat station in Old Cairo.
