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July 8, 2026 | Financial

MCDF provides $US 2m in grants for Algerian, Egyptian and Kazakhstani projects

The grants will be used to support the construction of new lines.

June 18, 2026 | Freight

Egypt to upgrade key main lines

Installation of ETCS Level 1 will boost capacity on the 6th October - Alexandria and Belbes - 10th of Ramadan main lines.

May 7, 2026 | Metros

Cairo Metro Line 4 opening announced

19km Phase 1 including a new Pyramids station due to open in 2028.

April 30, 2026 | Fleet

Domestic manufacturer secures major Egyptian coach order

National Egyptian Railway Industries Company will also expand into fleet maintenance.

March 23, 2026 | Metros

Egypt inaugurates 56.5km monorail

Egyptian president opens the 22-station East of Nile monorail.

November 19, 2025 | High-speed

Egypt confirms high-speed operating contract

Consortium of DB IO and Elsewedy Electric sign 15-year deal.

November 18, 2025 | Africa

Egyptian National Railways signs locomotive overhaul contract

Advanced Power Dynamics of Canada will rehabilitate and upgrade 180 diesel locomotives.

November 17, 2025 | Light Rail

Hitachi to supply rail systems for Alexandria tram upgrade

Contract includes supply of signalling and telecommunications systems.

October 7, 2025 | Metros

Japan provides more funding for Cairo Metro Line 4

Fourth tranche of loan finance agreed for Phase 1 of Line 4 project.

September 19, 2025 | Metros

CAF signs Cairo metro fleet contracts

Deals cover modernisation and maintenance of Line 2 fleet and maintenance of Line 1 trains.

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