Transport Minister inspects railway maintenance workshops
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir on Saturday, September 12, 2026, inspected a number of main railway maintenance workshops in al-Farz as part of a wider tour of Egyptian National Railways facilities, reviewing maintenance, overhaul and technical safety operations for rolling stock. Wazir inspected locomotive workshops, which prepare 30 locomotives daily and around 250 monthly, as well … The post…
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir recently inspected various railway maintenance workshops across Egypt, including those operated by the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) and its subsidiaries. During his visit on September 12, 2026, Wazir reviewed maintenance, overhaul, and technical safety operations for various types of rolling stock, such as Talgo, VIP, Spanish, and air-conditioned Russian trains.
He also inspected facilities for overhauling and maintaining power cars, preparing 116 cars daily, and Talgo maintenance facilities. The minister emphasized the importance of strict maintenance standards for safe and reliable rail services and ordered that no train should leave a workshop until its technical condition and operational readiness have been fully verified.
Wazir also highlighted the need for a reward-and-penalty system for train drivers, with incentives doubled for disciplined drivers based on various criteria, including accident-free operations and adherence to schedules.
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