Egypt, Italy sign cooperation protocol to develop railways systems
The agreement was signed by the Egyptian Railways Authority and the Italian company AlmavivA, which specialises in information technology and communication services.
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South Korea offers $251.6m loan to finance railways signalling system in Egypt
Project to develop signalling systems in Luxor-High Dam line with length of 224 km
Egypt, Austria sign €8.5m financing agreement for railways development
Financing aims to improve railways safety, increase efficiency of operation, expand number of trains, and decrease annual maintenance costs
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.
General Authority for Land and Dry Ports to sign 6th of October Port contracts worth $176m before 2020 end
Egypt’s General Authority for Land and Dry Ports records surplus of EGP 340m in H1 2019/20: Chairperson Amr Ismail
Egypt’s Cabinet approves US grant to develop railways, tractors, locomotives
The grant aims to recruit consultants to help the National Railways of Egypt in transforming the current shipping business unit into a separate firm with administrative autonomy and has commercial relations with other units of the railway.
“No entrance without tickets”: Egypt’s railways set new fines on commuters
ENR imposes new fines on train surfing, carrying heavy luggage
Cairo deadly train accident: Rundown railways, continued neglect
“They were heading to a wedding in Alexandria, children died, parents are in intensive care,” says victims’ family
Finance ministry provides EGP 6.4bn in urgent allocations for supply, railways, health insurance
The allocations also included EGP 220m for the NMA to meet its obligations towards workers in September.
Finance Ministry provides EGP 4.5bn urgent allocations for supply, railways, health insurance
$67.9m guarantee issued to purchase 295,000 tonnes of imported wheat
Finance Ministry provides EGP 4.6bn urgent allocations for supply, railways, health insurance
Minister of Finance Amr El-Garhy approved EGP 4.6bn in urgent allocations for May to the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), Egyptian National Railways, the General Authority for Health Insurance, and the National Media Authority. The allocations included EGP 4bn for the GASC, which is the value of the financial support for the goods bought …
Potential Polish investments in auto parts, motor oil, railways
A number of Polish companies are planning to inject new investments in the auto parts, engine oil, and railways sectors in Egypt.
Egyptian National Railways plans to develop the facility in 30 months at a cost of EGP 45bn
General Electric’s contract will be activated after being officially signed in August: Shousha
Finance ministry allocates EGP 3.9bn for supply commodities, railways, water holding, and press authority
The ministry allocates EGP 2.2bn for the Supply Authority to support the monthly supplies cards, as well as EGP 100m to provide facilities for industrial zones
Up to 50% of metro carriages are locally manufactured: Trade and Industry Minister
SEMAF delivered 11 air conditioned stainless steel metro carriages for the ERA
Production index surges by 8.8% in one month
Production index for metals and transportation equipment increases, while food index drops
EGP 2.8bn in urgent funds to improve public services: Finance ministry
Ministry of Finance dedicates EGP 74.1m for operation of non-economic railway lines and student subscriptions, says Abdel Fattah
15 projects worth $10m to be implemented with Chinese investments
Agreement includes five projects in electricity sector, six transportation projects and four Chinese direct investments projects
Rail fare increases always considered: Railway Authority Head
Reports on the potential increase in railway fares last emerged towards the end of 2014, and quickly faded after it sparked widespread ire amid unofficial claims ticket prices will rise by 15%.
TransCentury sells Rift Valley Railways stake to Egypt’s Citadel
Reuters – Kenya’s TransCentury said on Tuesday that it has sold its 34% stake in Rift Valley Railways (RVR) to Egyptian private equity firm Citadel Capital. Citadel said it bought the shares for $37.8m, raising its stake to 85%. Uganda’s Bomi Holdings owns the rest. RVR, operator of the sole rail line linking Kenya’s Indian …
Railway authority head blames ‘malfunctions’ for renewed suspension of Upper Egypt railway service
Service between the capital and Upper Egypt governorates had been suspended since 14 August before being resumed and later suspended again on Saturday
Egypt railway suffers EGP 30m loss
Recent unrest resulted in a halt in railway traffic causing losses
Extra trains scheduled over Eid
More trains will run over Eid, in anticipation of increased demand
Egyptian Railways calls on citizens not to block railway lines
Blocking railways went against the interests of citizens who suffer from constant delays within the transportation sector
Egypt’s railways: past, present and future?
Egypt has a long history of railway accidents. Over the past 20 years more than 1,500 people have lost their lives to train collisions and derailments. The disastrous situation of the railway system continued since the 25 January uprisings with new victims. The Daily News Egypt explores the reasons for the recurring accidents and speaks to top managers from the Egyptian National Railways and workers close to the problems.
Thales Group wins Cairo-Alexandria railway upgrade
French company granted rights to install electric signals at an estimated cost of $270m
Qandil asks WB to help with railway system
World Bank stresses importance of supporting Egypt, Qandil pushes for railway funding
Second fatal train crash this week
Train collies with taxi in Ard Al-Lewa in Giza while Egypt still reeling from Badrashein train crash
Demonstrators disrupt train service
Protestors disrupt trains and hold a sit-in at Ramses station to pressure governor for new rail crossing
Train crash injures six
Train collides with microbus near the village of Shabshir