Transport Minister inspects high-speed rail project ahead of trial operations
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir inspected work on Sunday, August 30, 2026, along the first line of Egypt’s high-speed electric rail network, which runs from Ain Sokhna to Alamein and Matrouh, as preparations continue for trial operations on part of the line. The first line stretches 660 km from Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea to … The post Transport Minister inspects high-speed rail project ahead of…
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir visited the site of Egypt's new high-speed rail network on Sunday, August 30, 2026, prior to the commencement of trial operations. The first segment of the electrified rail line spans 660 kilometers, extending from Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea to Matrouh on the Mediterranean coast. Al-Wazir's tour focused on the 6-kilometer stretch between Ain Sokhna station and the Central Capital station, alongside efforts to meet President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's mandate to complete mass-transit projects on schedule.
Accompanied by the head of the National Authority for Tunnels, Tarek Gewily, and project consultants, al-Wazir inspected various components of the rail project, including rail connections, stations, service roads, maintenance facilities, and bridges. The minister commended the work of Egyptian engineers and workers, emphasizing the line's potential to boost industry, tourism, urban development, and agriculture, while fostering regional connectivity and economic growth.
Construction efforts are underway across the project's different sections, with the ultimate completion date contingent upon the final stage of work.
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