Latest in Tag: Metro Highlight
Latest in Tag: Metro
Transport Minister, UK Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation in railways, electric tractors, metro
In addition, they examined the latest developments regarding a deal, supported by UK Export Finance, to supply 50 new tractors and develop 50 Henschel tractors, contracted between the Egyptian Railway Authority and Progress Rail of America.
Egypt accelerating towards renaissance in transport sector: Prime Minister
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said, on Wednesday, that Egypt is accelerating towards a renaissance in different sectors, particularly its transport sector.
AFD, Egypt sign financing agreement for Cairo Metro Line 1 renovation
The agreement was signed in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Transportation Kamel El-Wazir and France’s Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari,.
Egypt’s Transport Ministry increases Cairo Metro faresÂ
Latest increase has come in parallel with inauguration of new stations in Cairo Metro Line 3
Transport Minister orders repair of Zamalek building affected by Metro construction
Building residents were provided EGP 30,000 each to cover temporary residence until their return
Metro commuters to be given face masks at symbolic price
Public Transport Authority will offer face masks to commuters at main bus stations at wholesale price
Employees to leave work at 3 pm to avoid metro crowds: Al-Wazir
Citizens should leave work earlier to avoid overcrowd says the minister.
Egypt’s parliament approves loans to upgrade Metro’s first line, climate resilience, establish Abu El-Rish’s Outpatient Clinics
 During Monday’s plenary session, the parliament approved a €205m loan agreement to upgrade the first line of the Cairo Metro. The agreement was signed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in August 2018.
ECWR condemns assault against girl in metro by 2 Niqabi females
Two females covering their face used scissors to cut hair of girl in metro
Third metro line ticket prices increase to EGP 5, EGP 7, EGP 10
Commuters differed on hike; some looking for alternatives
Egypt to inaugurate 3 new metro stations ahead of AFCON
New stations to transport large numbers of football fans
We cannot wait another 12 years to increase metro ticket prices: Arafat
Ministry made decision due to metro’s considerable losses, as system’s accumulated loans EGP 618.6m
Discounts on tickets for certain categories cancelled to limit crowds: Metro Company
Categories that saw discount belong to army, police, journalists
Cabinet approves agreement with EBRD to upgrade metro
Agreement previously signed in August to develop line 1
Egypt, South Korea sign agreement worth €243m for Cairo metro line 3
Agreement aims to manufacture, procure 32 air-conditioned trainsÂ
Transportation minister inspects developments of third metro line
Minister of Transportation Hesham Arafat held an inspection tour for the first and second part of the fourth stage of the metro’s third line, according to the ministry’s spokesperson, Mohamed Ezz. The tour started with a meeting with the executing companies. The minister directed the necessity of adhering to the schedule of implementation of the …
Construction on 3rd phase of Cairo metro line 3 begins
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail witnessed on Wednesday the construction launch for the third phase of the Cairo metro’s third line, which will run from Ataba to Bulaq El Dakrour at a length of 17.7 km. The cost of the entire third line is up to EGP 100bn, said the prime minister on the sidelines of …
Despite hikes, few improvements seen in metro stations
Increasing metro fare comes as part of plans for development of metro systems, says transportation minister
Op-ed review: Egypt’s economic reform impacts, political future pressurised
As a number of writers continue to comment on the Iranian-Israeli conflict, many focused on local affairs, especially economic ones, amid the new increase in metro ticket prices. Emad El-Din Hussein, editor-in-chief of the privately-owned Al-Shorouk newspaper, was almost the only writer to pick up the metro tickets issue. He presented both the government’s argument …
Young people devise application to face rise of metro ticket prices
Egypt has the special advantage of the largest share of its population being young people. The moreyoung people there are, the more room there is innovation and creativity. This can be seen clearly in the application “exchange your metro ticket with someone else.” Since Friday, with the new increase in prices of metro tickets, many …
South Korea awaits Egypt’s approval of financial offer for fifth metro line
Metros are very important for citizens worldwide, says ambassador
Most important transport projects of 2017
National roads project Shubra-Banha highway: 40 km, costing EGP 3.3bn. The north-eastern part of the regional ring road: 33 km, costing EGP 3,350bn. Farafra-Ain Dallah road: 90 km, costing EGP 412m. Minya-Sheikh Fadl-Ras Ghareb road: 55 km, costing EGP 423m. Bridges Banha axis within the northern part of the regional ring road at a total …
Taisei Corporation and Orascom Construction to implement fourth metro line
The National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) has accepted the technical offer made by the consortium “Taisei Corporation – Orascom Construction”. According to a document from the NAT, the technical inspection committee has decided to accept the financial offer made in the tender by the aforementioned consortium to carry out the construction works of the first …
NAT poses tender for Metro Line 2 extension to Qalyoub cityÂ
Authority invited 5 companies to participate in tender, including Dar Al-Handasah
Expected metro ticket price raise triggers citizen demands of standard metro services
Speculation circulated in media reports regarding metro ticket price rising to EGP 4
Hill International provides technical support for third line of metro
The company is seeking to manage projects in the New Administrative Capital, says Hill International regional manager
NAT contracts with Misr Insurance to secure import of third metro line equipment
The contract is worth EGP 1.4m
NAT proposes tender to demolish buildings obstructing Metro Line 3
The tender includes selling demolition rubble of Nasser, Maspero, Zamalek, and Kit Kat stations
NAT contracts Alstom, Hyundai Rotem to supply 64 trains for third metro line
NAT invites experienced Japanese companies to prequalify for construction of phase 1 of fourth line
NAT, Thales Group to provide ticket machines for third metro line
The company has made a financial offer to implement the project for EGP 873m