May, 2023
Egypt is always directing its efforts towards implementing new projects that serve its citizens. It has already started constructing new cities, such as 4G Cities and 5G Cities. In addition, it carried out large projects in the field of transportation to facilitate citizens’ movement and serve the residential neighborhoods. Among these projects are the Monorail project that links Greater Cairo with the newer cities, the Light Rail Transit (LRT), and the High-Speed Electric Railway. Let’s discover together everything about the High-Speed Electric Railway project in Egypt.
The High-Speed Electric Railway project is considered one of the cleanest means of transportation used to transport passengers and goods to and from the main Egyptian cities and ports. In 2021, the National Authority for Tunnels, a Government Agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation of Egypt, signed an agreement with Siemens, a German company, to implement the High-Speed Electric Railway project in Egypt, which is expected to create a paradigm shift in Egypt’s transportation networks. It is worth noting that some Egyptian companies, such as Orascom Construction and the Arab Contractors, also contributed to carrying out this project.
This great railway is characterized by its ability to carry many passengers and goods in comparison to regular trains, which will help reduce traffic congestion. It is also known for its high-speed that reaches 230 km/h, which will help in transporting people and goods from one city to another quickly. In addition, this railway is a safe means of transportation and will have a better impact on the environment. And let’s not forget that it will boost the tourism sector, as it will link distant cities together; the first line will connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea, the second line will connect the October Gardens neighborhood with Aswan, and the third line will connect Qena in Upper Egypt with Hurghada and Safaga.
The High-Speed Railway consists of 3 lines with a total length of 2,000 km:
• Called the "Green Line". • Has a length of 660 km. • Includes 22 stations. • Extends from Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea to New Alamein City in Marsa Matruh on the Mediterranean Sea. • Passes through the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, 6th of October City, Borg El Arab, and Alexandria City. • Intersects with: 1) The Light Rail Transit (LRT) at the New Administrative Capital station. 2) The 2nd line of the High-Speed Electric Railway at the October Gardens neighborhood station. 3) The 2nd line of the Monorail at the Engineers Syndicate station in 6th of October City. • Expected to be completed by 2024.
• Called the "Blue Line". • Has a length of 1,400 km. • Includes 35 stations. • Extends from the October Gardens neighborhood in Giza to Abu Simbel in Aswan. • Intersects with: 1) The 1st line of the High-Speed Electric Railway at the October Gardens neighborhood station. 2) The 3rd line the High-Speed Electric Railway at Qena station. • Expected to be completed by 2025.
• Called the "Red Line". • Has a length of 225 km. • Includes 4 stations. • Extends from Qena in Southern Upper Egypt on the Nile River to Hurghada and Safaga on the Red Sea. • Intersects with: 1) The 2nd line of the High-Speed Electric Railway at Qena station. • No specified completion date.
The High-Speed Electric Railway project will greatly impact the areas it will pass through. It will connect them to each other and allow citizens to move smoothly between them. As a result, many people will choose these areas to live in, and the demand for buying or renting properties or real estate investment in general will increase. It will also boost real estate exporting. This will have a great impact on the Egyptian real estate market, which will contribute in enhancing the Egyptian economy, as well as increasing foreign currency and national income in Egypt.
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