Cairo-Beni Suef railway corridor upgrade and modernisation, Egypt

8th March 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Cairo-Beni Suef railway corridor upgrade and modernisation.

Location
Egypt.

Project Owner/s
Egyptian National Railways.

Project Description
A consortium comprising Orascom Construction and Thales will modernise the signalling system and tracks across an estimated 125 km of rail tracks, in addition to the complete modernisation of electronic interlocking systems at the stations.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure 
The contract is valued at $340-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project will take about 60 months to complete.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Orascom Construction and Thales (construction).

Contact Details for Project Information
Egyptian National Railways, tel +20 22 575 3555 email obs@enr.gov.eg.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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