Representatives from Egypt and China signed a new deal worth around $US 1.2 billion to construct a fast tram transit system connecting Greater Cairo with the new Administrative Capital. The Ministry of Transportation confirmed the joint partnership with China’s AVIC International and China Railway Group Limited earlier this month. Train Specs The proposed light rail train is due to cover 66 kilometers and consist of 11 stations. The fast tram is expected to be able to reach 120 kilometers per hour, and connect the region’s upcoming Administrative Capital with other districts around Greater Cairo, such as Shorouk City, Obour City, Al-Salam, 10th Ramadan City, and Badr City. In addition, the railway system will have a connection to the city’s general metro line through the Adly Mansour station located in Al-Salam City. The funding of the project will be covered through a $US 739m loan from the Exim Bank of China, in addition to $500m from Egypt’s overall budget. The head of Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), Tarek Gamal El-Din, stated that the project is due to begin by November of this year. He expects the railway will cater to…
