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Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Transport Minister announces BRT pilot operation Saturday
BRT bus - file CAIRO 17 May 2025: Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir has announced the beginning of the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This came during Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli's tour to inspect the project operation in the presence of the governors of Cairo and Qalyubia governorates and the president of the General Authority for Roads and Bridges. The minister explained details on linking the BRT stations and bus stops on the Ring Road to serve commuters, noting that 35-kilometer long first phase extends from the intersection of the Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy Station. He underlined the importance of the project, which is carried out under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand in offering environment-friendly means of transportation. The project is one of the main arteries linking the eastern and western areas of the capital and connecting these areas with the New Administrative Capital, the minister said, noting that there are transit stations with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the metro first and the third lines. During the pilot trial Saturday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli was briefed about the operation system of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The premier was briefed by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir during his tour to inspect the pilot operation of the first phase of the BRT project. El Wazir explained details on linking the BRT stations with bus stops on the Ring Road as well as waiting areas for commuters and ways to get BRT tickets. The minister pointed out that 100 air-conditioned electric buses will be operated in the first and second phases of the project. The 66-seat buses are set to serve 3,200 commuters per hour on both directions. He added that the buses are locally manufactured under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on localizing industries to contribute to changing Egypt into a regional industrial hub
Middle East
17-05-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM inspects pilot operation of BRT 1st phase
CAIRO, May 17 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected on Saturday the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the Ring Road. The premier was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir. (MENA) K F E/Y R E
Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
PM Madbouli inspects pilot operation of BRT's 1st phase
BRT - file CAIRO - 17 May 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected on Saturday the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the Ring Road. The premier was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir. During the visit, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli said he inspected the trial run of the first phase of the BRT on the Ring Road, a project that was considered a "dream" and serves citizens. What is the BRT project? The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, as an alternative to the fifth metro line that operates on the ring road. The BRT will also be an alternative to the microbus. A service road will be constructed to connect the microbus stops and the new bus stations. The project is being implemented in two phases, with 49 stations on the ring road, at a cost of approximately EGP 9.5 billion. The project aims to operate 100 electric buses along the road, and they will be connected to other means of transportation, including service stop points under the ring road, in addition to other means of transportation such as the metro, trains, and superjet.
Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
PM Madbouli inspects pilot operation of BRT 1st phase
BRT - file CAIRO - 17 May 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected on Saturday the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the Ring Road. The premier was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir. During the visit, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli said he inspected the trial run of the first phase of the BRT on the Ring Road, a project that was considered a "dream" and serves citizens. What is the BRT project? The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, as an alternative to the fifth metro line that operates on the ring road. The BRT will also be an alternative to the microbus. A service road will be constructed to connect the microbus stops and the new bus stations. The project is being implemented in two phases, with 49 stations on the ring road, at a cost of approximately EGP 9.5 billion. The project aims to operate 100 electric buses along the road, and they will be connected to other means of transportation, including service stop points under the ring road, in addition to other means of transportation such as the metro, trains, and superjet.
Egypt Today
25-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Industry min., French amb. discuss launching construction work of Alstom industrial complex
Industry min., French amb. discuss launching construction work of Alstom industrial complex CAIRO - 25 March 2025: Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir Tuesday discussed with French Ambassador to Egypt Éric Chevallier the timeline of the implementation of Alstom industrial complex in Borg EL Arab city, Alexandria governorate. During the meeting, the minister underscored the strength of historic Egyptian-French relations in all economic and development domains, most notably developing the railway transport sector, electric traction projects, and the metro. Wazir affirmed keenness on continuing close cooperation and boosting partnership between Egypt and France in the fields of transport and industry, a similar keenness was affirmed by the French ambassador. Chevallier highlighted the French government's interest in promoting cooperation with Egypt in all domains, including the sectors of transport and industry, in light of the strong relations between the two countries. The meeting tackled the follow-up of the roadmap for the Greater Cairo Metro Line 6 project. The work plan of the project was signed between Egypt and France throughout the past period. The project falls within the framework of implementing the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand the establishment of a network of green, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mass transportation means, and to complete the metro network to provide premium quality service to citizens. The meeting took up updates of setting up Alstom industrial complex in Borg El Arab logistics and industrial zone. The project will feature two factories on a 40-feddan site, with one dedicated to producing spare parts for Metro Line 6 and the other focused on cable manufacturing. This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in Egypt's transportation infrastructure, addressing the increasing demand for metro system components.
