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Daily News Egypt
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt launches trial operation of Cairo Ring Road BRT first phase
Egypt's Ministry of Transport announced the start of trial operations for the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Cairo's Ring Road on Sunday, 1 June 2025. This initial phase, now open to passengers, extends 35 kilometres from the intersection of the Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy station. The ministry stated this initiative aligns with directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to expand sustainable, environmentally friendly mass transit systems and to operate this first phase to serve users of the Ring Road. The BRT is described as an environmentally friendly mass transit system designed to offer high service levels. All buses deployed are locally manufactured, air-conditioned electric vehicles, a move consistent with presidential directives to localise various industries in Egypt, including bus manufacturing. The frequency of buses is planned at every three minutes, equivalent to 20 buses per hour, and is set to increase to every one and a half minutes during peak times. This project is envisioned as a key artery connecting eastern and western Cairo, with a link to the New Administrative Capital, offering a fast, modern, clean, and safe transport option. It integrates with other transport modes, interchanging with Metro Line 1 at El Zahraa and El Marg stations, Metro Line 3 at Adly Mansour and Imbaba stations, and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) at Adly Mansour station. The first phase includes 14 stations: Adly Mansour (a non-standard station); two surface stations with pedestrian bridge access (Bahtim and Police Academy); and eleven surface stations with pedestrian tunnel access. These tunnel-access stations are Alexandria Agricultural Road, Colonel Ahmed Abdel Rahim, Shubra Banha, Mostorod, El Khasous, El Marg, El Qalag, Zakat Foundation, Field Marshal Ibrahim Orabi, El Salam, and Suez Road. The ministry provided details on the areas served by each station: Alexandria Agricultural Road station: Accessed via a pedestrian tunnel, serving the Alexandria Agricultural Road and commuters from Banha, Toukh, Qalyub, and their surrounding areas, as well as those from Shubra El Kheima using the Ring Road. Colonel Ahmed Abdel Rahim station (Sharqawiya area): A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the Sharqawiya area and nearby villages such as Mit Halfa and Mit Nama. Shubra Banha station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving those heading to the Shubra Banha Freeway and the Al-Assar Axis. Bahtim station: A surface station with pedestrian bridge access, serving the Bahtim area, West Shubra El Kheima, and Eskoo Club Street with its surrounding villages. Mostorod station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the Mostorod area, Ismailia Canal, Ismailia Agricultural Road, Belbeis Road, and commuters heading to Amiriya and Matareya. El Khasous station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the El Khasous area and its affiliated hamlets. El Marg station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the New El Marg area, the Marg-Khanka axis, and interchanging with Metro Line 1 via El Marg station. El Qalag station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the El Qalag area, Mohamed Naguib Road, and their surroundings. Zakat Foundation station: A surface station with pedestrian tunnel access, serving the Zakat Foundation area and commuters from Ain Shams and surr
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Clashing projections in DPRs for Metro Line-2 raise eyebrows
Jaipur: The new Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Metro Line 2, prepared by RITES, has sparked controversy as it calculates an estimated passenger count far greater than the number quoted in the DPR prepared by the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) in March 2012. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the fresh report estimates a passenger count of 2.3 lakh passengers for Metro Line 2 in 2031, the earlier DPR estimated around 6.8 lakh daily passengers would use Metro Line 2 by 2031. This huge difference in passenger estimation has divided experts into two sections. A section of officials blamed the previous govt and stated the estimation wass intentionally hiked to increase the chance of loan approval for the project. "Jaipur Metro is the only metro service in the country that is solely constructed and operated by the state govt. All other metro services in India run on a central-state partnership. We feel, to ensure a high chance of loans for this project to get approved, the estimated figures were deliberately hiked," said a senior official from Urban Development and Housing (UDH) Department. Another section of officials feels RITES estimated the passenger count 'low' keeping in mind the passenger footfall in Metro Line 1, which operates from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar at present. Although DMRC estimated a footfall of 1.23 lakh by 2025 for Line 1, the present average footfall of Line 1 is around 50,000 only. "Both the DPRs were prepared in March 2012 with Line 2 as a priority, which means the initial plan was to construct the metro on Tonk Road first and then on the Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar stretch. Estimation of the Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar stretch was done keeping in view that both lines are operating simultaneously. If the govt continued with the earlier plan, passengers' footfall would have also increased significantly on the Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar stretch," a metro official said.
Daily News Egypt
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
PM Madbouly inspects BRT project during trial phase ahead of public launch
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, joined by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, carried out an inspection tour on Saturday to assess the progress and operational readiness of the first phase of Egypt's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, in preparation for its public debut. This initial phase stretches from the intersection of the Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy Station. The BRT project is a major component of the government's plan to provide efficient, high-quality, and environmentally friendly mass transit solutions across Greater Cairo. Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized the strategic importance of the BRT system, describing it as one of the most significant environmentally sustainable public transportation projects under development. He stressed that it will improve the daily commute for thousands of citizens by offering reliable, electric-powered, zero-emission buses. Minister Al-Wazir highlighted the project's alignment with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's vision to develop a modern, integrated, and eco-conscious public transport network. He noted that the 35-kilometer trial phase of the BRT has already begun serving commuters along the Ring Road and is expected to play a key role in reducing congestion by encouraging a shift away from private vehicles. The BRT corridor will connect major intersections along the Ring Road, including Suez, Adly Mansour, Marg, and Mostorod, and is envisioned as a vital link between the eastern and western parts of the capital. It will also provide a fast, direct connection to the New Administrative Capital. Moreover, the system will integrate with other transportation modes by linking to Metro Line 1 at Zahraa and Marg stations, Metro Line 3 at Adly Mansour and Imbaba, and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) at Adly Mansour. The tour began at the station located at the intersection of the Ring Road and Alexandria Agricultural Road. There, the Prime Minister and the Minister received a briefing from project manager Mahmoud El-Sheikh on the system's development stages. El-Sheikh explained that the full BRT network will extend 110 kilometers and be executed in three phases, incorporating 48 stations, a main charging depot, and three auxiliary charging stations. The first phase, which is set to open soon to the public, includes 14 stations running from the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy. These stations consist of a mix of non-standard, surface, and sub-surface facilities, designed to ensure accessibility and safe pedestrian movement. Among them are Adly Mansour Station, two surface stations with pedestrian bridges at Bahtim and the Police Academy, and 11 surface stations equipped with pedestrian underpasses serving key districts such as Shubra Benha, Mostorod, Marg, and Suez Road. El-Sheikh also reported that work on the second phase is underway, which will add 21 stations between El-Moshir Tantawy and the Fayoum intersection. This section will include stops along the Mariouteya Axis—such as Haram, King Faisal, and Tersa—as well as a station near the Grand Egyptian Museum on the Alexandria Desert Road. The third and final phase will follow the completion of expansion works between the Alexandria Agricultural and Desert Roads, adding 13 more stations. During the inspection, Madbouly and Al-Wazir visited several stations along the route. At El-Qalag Station, they reviewed pedestrian tunnel access designed to connect the station to surrounding areas, including Mohamed Naguib Road. At Salam Station, a surface stop with tunnel access, they observed preparations to serve nearby residential areas, a bus terminal, El-Nahda City, and Salam Stadium. Their visit concluded at the Police Academy Station, which features a pedestrian bridge and serves Zahraa Nasr City, the First Settlement, and the Academy. In an unplanned stop during the tour, the Prime Minister inspected the newly developed Salam multi-level terminal, which has recently entered phased operation. Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber provided an overview of the facility, developed by the National Roads Company. The terminal, located at the entrance to Salam City along the Ring Road, spans three floors and accommodates up to 2,500 vehicles. It supports 39 intergovernorate transport routes and 18 local service lines within Cairo. In addition, it houses 254 commercial outlets. Governor Saber noted that the terminal plays a key role in restoring order to the area. The Cairo Governorate recently removed informal street vendors from Sadat Square, refurbishing it with new lighting, pavement, and landscaping. The vendors were relocated to designated commercial spaces within the new terminal, providing them with legal, secure, and sustainable business opportunities through coordination with the National Company.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Chinese companies to supply tunnel boring machines for Belgrade Metro
BELGRADE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies will supply the first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the construction of Belgrade's metro system, marking a major step forward in one of Serbia's most significant infrastructure projects. According to a press release from the City of Belgrade, the contract was signed on Friday by the representatives of POWERCHINA and China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation Limited (CRCHI), one of the world's leading TBM manufacturers. The signing was attended by Andreja Mladenovic, director of the public utility company "Belgrade Metro and Train." POWERCHINA will build the tunnel section of Metro Line 1, while CRCHI will deliver the machines, which weigh 2,000 tons each and have a diameter of nearly 10 meters. Delivery and installation are scheduled for April and June 2026. "This agreement is a key step toward launching full-scale construction. The arrival of TBM machines means we are ready to begin tunnel excavation and deliver the kind of metro system Belgrade deserves," Mladenovic said, adding that CRCHI currently has over 15 TBMs operating across infrastructure projects in Europe. The City of Belgrade noted that the partnership between POWERCHINA and CRCHI brings together global experience and advanced technology to support the construction of a modern, efficient, and safe metro system that meets the highest international standards.
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt receives 1st air-conditioned train for Cairo Metro Line 1 from France's Alstom - Urban & Transport
Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir announced Thursday the arrival of the first air-conditioned train for Cairo Metro Line 1 at Alexandria Port, under a financing agreement between Egypt and France to manufacture and supply 55 air-conditioned trains for that line. In 2022, Egypt signed a 776.9 million euro financing agreement with France to fund French company Alstom's manufacturing and supply of 55 air-conditioned trains for Cairo Metro Line 1, including eight years of maintenance. A ministry statement indicated that the deal is funded through concessional financing from the French government under a joint roadmap with France's Ministry of Economy and Finance. Minister El-Wazir stated that the project aims to handle rising passenger demand on Metro Line 1 following the planned completion of the five-line metro network and the Line 1 extension from New Marg to Shibin El-Qanatir. As part of a broader upgrade plan, the ministry commissioned Spain to refurbish 23 existing trains and contracted a local firm to modernize the Torrah workshop. It also partnered with an Egyptian, French, and Japanese alliance to upgrade signalling, communication, control systems, tracks, and electromechanical works. The new trains will include the following features: High-capacity air-conditioning system, Safe passage between cars for passenger comfort, Front-mounted CCTV cameras for centralized track monitoring, LCD screens to display passenger information and for paid advertisements, Screens above the side doors to show the name of the final station before boarding, Designated wheelchair areas with secure fixtures to assist passengers with special needs, Electronic route maps above doors with illuminated lights to guide hearing-impaired passengers. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
