Egyptian Transport Minister, Kamel El-Wazir, recently visited Berlin, Germany, where he met with officials from Siemens, a global technology company. During his visit, El-Wazir inspected Siemens' booth at the InnoTrans conference and exhibition. He also held a meeting with company executives to discuss cooperation and joint projects in transportation, railways, and electric traction. The two sides reviewed the current state of their collaboration and explored new opportunities for partnership.
El-Wazir's meeting with Siemens officials was followed by a broader discussion with representatives from several companies, including Orascom, Arab Contractors, DB, and Systra. The meeting focused on the progress of the first line of Egypt's high-speed train network, which will connect the cities of El-Sukhna, El-Alamein, and Matruh. The officials reviewed the project's timeline and preparations for the trial runs, which are set to begin in October. The trial runs will be conducted without passengers and will cover the first section of the line.
The high-speed train network is a major infrastructure project in Egypt, aiming to provide a modern, safe, and sustainable transportation system. The first line of the network will stretch for 660 kilometers and feature 21 stations and a control center. It will also include 15 high-speed trains, 34 regional trains, and 14 freight locomotives. The project is expected to have a significant impact on Egypt's transportation sector, improving the efficiency of passenger and freight transportation.
According to El-Wazir, the high-speed train network is part of Egypt's efforts to develop its transportation infrastructure and promote sustainable development. The project is expected to reduce travel times between cities, increase the capacity for freight transportation, and support economic growth. The network will also help to reduce congestion on Egypt's roads and decrease the country's carbon footprint.
The first line of the high-speed train network will connect the cities of El-Sukhna, El-Alamein, and Matruh, passing through industrial and urban areas. The line is expected to play a key role in Egypt's logistics sector, linking the country's ports and logistics hubs. The project will also help to promote trade and economic growth by providing a fast and efficient transportation system.
El-Wazir emphasized the importance of the high-speed train network in supporting Egypt's economic development and promoting sustainable transportation. He also highlighted the need for effective coordination between all parties involved in the project to ensure its successful completion. The minister stressed that the project will provide a safe and efficient transportation system, reducing travel times and increasing the capacity for freight transportation.
The Egyptian government plans to develop a comprehensive network of high-speed trains, with a total length of 2250 kilometers. The first three lines of the network are currently under construction, with a total length of 2000 kilometers. The project is expected to be completed in several phases, with the first line set to begin trial runs in October. The high-speed train network will help to transform Egypt's transportation sector and promote sustainable development.
Key points
- The first section of Egypt's high-speed train network will begin trial runs in October.
- The high-speed train network will connect major cities in Egypt, reducing travel times and increasing the capacity for freight transportation.
- The project is part of Egypt's efforts to develop its transportation infrastructure and promote sustainable development.
