Egypt's Transport Minister admits to mistakes in questioning over deadly train crash
Egypt's Transport Minister has admitted failings in the country's railways but defended years of investment in the network, after a deadly crash reopened a familiar question: why the billions spent on trains has not stopped them crashing. Appearing before parliament's transport committee on Tuesday in a session that ran for about six hours, Lt Gen Kamel El Wazir said that while he was mourning…
Egypt's Transport Minister, Lt Gen Kamel El Wazir, has admitted to shortcomings in the country's railways following a deadly train crash. During a six-hour session before parliament's transport committee, El Wazir acknowledged mistakes and emphasized the importance of passenger safety. The crash, which killed seven people and injured 125 others, occurred when the driver of one train disabled the automatic control system (ATC) before colliding with a stopped train on the same track.
Prosecutors believe the ATC system, designed to prevent such accidents, was crucial to understanding the incident. The minister defended years of investment in the railway network, but also admitted to management issues and the potential benefits of privatization. The prosecutor general ordered an investigation into the railway authority's safety systems, signaling a commitment to improving the situation.
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