The high-speed electric train network creates logistical hubs linking the Red and Mediterranean Bahrain and the north and south of the country
Within the framework of implementing the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to expand the establishment of a network of sustainable, green, environmentally friendly public transportation, and within the framework of following up on the implementation of the “Sokhna/Alexandria” logistical corridor, which consists of “Sokhna Port” The first line of the high-speed electric train network – Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan – Railway line " Al-Roubiki – 10th of Ramadan – Belbeis" – Alexandria Grand Port" The team, Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir – Minister of Transport, continued his inspection tours to follow up on the projects being implemented, as the Minister, accompanied by the heads of the Roads, Bridges and Tunnels Authority, inspected the work sites of the first line project of the high-speed electric train network “Ain Sokhna – El Alamein” – Matrouh This is in the distance from the South Helwan area, at the path bridge to cross the Nile to the Administrative Capital.
The tour began with the Minister inspecting the construction work of the South Helwan Bridge on the Nile from the Tabbin Road “Extension of the Corniche.” “Nile” To the Cairo-Aswan Agricultural Road, then the Minister inspected the Cairo Station in the Helwan area, which serves the city of Helwan, the 15th of May City, and the entire area south of Cairo. The Minister followed up on the final finishing works of the station and the flow chart of passenger traffic from its main entrance until reaching the ticket halls and movement between the platforms and the availability of elevators to facilitate the movement of passengers, as well as the plan for optimal administrative and investment exploitation of the spaces in the station. The Minister of Transport also followed up on the final finishes of Mohammed Station. Naguib, which serves the areas of Katameya, New Cairo, and the New Urban areas located south of Ain Sokhna Road, as well as the final finishing of the Capital Station, which is an interchange station with the light electric train (LRT) and is considered a center for various means of transportation coming to the Administrative Capital, which is one of the largest stations in the Middle East with parking areas. And the commercial areas. The Minister was informed of the readiness of the technical rooms that were delivered to Siemens International in accordance with international technical specifications, to be equipped with equipment and devices for operation.
The high-speed train workshop, which was built on an area of 338 square meters, was also inspected. One thousand flat meters are being completed, which includes 7 tracks for trains and 5 technical buildings in which the trains will be stored and light maintenance work will be carried out.
The Minister of Transport also reviewed with the president and leaders The National Authority for Tunnels finishes rates for a number of other stations, such as the Cairo-October-Sadat-Nubaria and Giza stations. He directed that all works therein be carried out in accordance with the latest international specifications and optimal commercial exploitation of all the spaces therein. The Minister also followed up with the head and leaders of the Roads and Bridges Authority on the course of the project and the industrial works of bridges, tunnels, creeks and concrete slopes that protect the sides of the bridge and the protection works. From the dangers of floods in this distance, check out the Autostrad Bridge, which has reached a 95% completion rate. Work is also progressing on the May Creek Bridge, and the Minister printed the rates of implementation of a number of other industrial works, as a number of track bridges have been completed. Such as "Quarry Service Bridge – June 30 Bridge– Wadi Hajoul Bridge, and the completion of a number of “4.5” car bridges “Kattameya – Sokhna”, and the quarries, the regional “.
as was done during the tour Review of the progress delivered to the “Siemens – Orascom – Arab Contractors” alliance. To carry out basalt laying works and installing electrical rails and catenary poles" The electromechanical works will then be carried out.
The Minister confirmed on the sidelines of his tour in press statements that the high-speed electric train network, which will cover all parts of the Republic, in addition to being development arteries, will serve new and existing urban and industrial areas. , such as the industrial zones in “Helwan, 15th of May, Burj Al Arab, 6th of October, New Minya, New Assiut, and other industrial zones.” As well as serving the “cultural, historical, religious and beach” tourist areas. In Egypt, such as serving the tourist areas of Giza, Sohag, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the Red Sea" And other tourist places in Egypt and serving the new agricultural areas, whether in the New Delta, the Future of Egypt, the Paradise of Egypt, West Minya, Toshka, and East Al-Owainat, in addition to creating logistical hubs linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, and the north and south of the country, and linking the industrial areas “areas.” Production" In seaports "export centers" As well as linking the modern agricultural development areas “New Delta – West Minya – Toshka” The future of Egypt – " In consumption areas and export ports in addition to linking tourist areas "diving and beach tourism in the Red Sea– Cultural tourism in each of the pyramids of Giza " In order to allow the diversity of tourism programs in a single tourist trip, this network will also contribute to achieving integration with airports, seaports, and land roads to achieve the concept of multimodal transportation and linking seaports, dry ports, and logistics centers, as well as serving the goals of sustainable urban development and population redistribution. And creating new development hubs And reducing environmental pollution. Pointing to the first line of the three-speed electric train network, it provides direct job opportunities amounting to about 36 thousand direct job opportunities and about 36 thousand indirect job opportunities.
