The Egyptian National Railway Authority has announced that train operations are running smoothly across all lines, following a decline in temperatures that has led to a gradual decrease in delays. The authority continues to implement precautionary measures on all network lines to ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth train operations. This comes as part of the authority's efforts to improve services and reduce delays.
The railway authority has released the expected delays for today, with the Cairo-Alexandria line expected to experience delays of around 20 minutes. The Cairo-Tanta line is expected to see delays of 15 minutes, while the Cairo-Asyut line will experience delays of 55 minutes. The Asyut-Aswan line will also see delays of 55 minutes, with the Benha-Port Said line expecting delays of 45 minutes.
The railway authority's efforts to reduce delays and improve services are being closely monitored by the Ministry of Transport. Minister of Transport, Kamal El-Wazir, has issued strict instructions to train drivers and operating staff to adhere to operating instructions and speed limits on all railway lines. This is aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and maintaining the security of train journeys.
The authority has emphasized the importance of conducting thorough technical inspections of trains before they depart from stations, and adhering to operating speeds. Additionally, the authority is continuously monitoring all operating elements to ensure smooth train operations and improve safety levels during journeys.
The Egyptian National Railway Authority's Chairman, Engineer Mohamed Amer Abdel Aziz, has stated that the authority is continuously monitoring train operations on all lines around the clock. The authority is committed to implementing instructions from the automated train control system (ETCS), which aims to enhance safety and security levels.
The authority has reiterated that operating instructions include strict adherence to safety procedures, conducting technical inspections of trains before they depart, and adhering to speed limits on all lines. The authority is also conducting on-site and operational monitoring to ensure smooth train operations and maintain passenger safety.
The railway authority's efforts to improve services and reduce delays are ongoing, with a focus on ensuring the safety and security of passengers. The authority is working to implement measures that will improve the efficiency of train operations and reduce delays, with the aim of providing better services to passengers.
Key points
- The Egyptian National Railway Authority has announced expected train delays across all lines, with improvements in delay times as temperatures drop.
- The authority is committed to implementing measures that will improve the efficiency of train operations and reduce delays.
- The authority has emphasized the importance of conducting thorough technical inspections of trains before they depart from stations, and adhering to operating speeds.
