Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has concluded the tender for "Consultancy Services for the Supervision of the Modernization of the Double Track Railway Connecting the Cities of Cairo, Giza and Beni Suef", financed by the World Bank. Egyptian National Railways (ENR) is implementing a number of projects to modernize the country's railway infrastructure. One of these projects is the modernization of the double-track railway connecting the cities of Cairo, Giza and Beni Suef.
The first phase of this project includes the modernization of signaling systems and track works. A contract worth approximately 10 million euros was signed with the joint venture of UBM AŞ – SF Ingenieure AG – Korail Korea Railroad Corporation – EHAF Consulting Engineers, which won the tender. Consulting services will include oversight and management of the contract.
The budget of the construction contract is more than 300 million Euros and the projected implementation period is 60 months. The Thales-Orascom Construction consortium will be responsible for the modernization of the signaling and telecommunications systems and the renovation of the runway in this particular section.
Completion of the project will provide significant improvements in Egypt's railway transportation. Modern signaling systems will enable trains to move more safely and efficiently. The renewed track will make travel at higher speeds possible.
Completion of the project will also contribute to the economic development of Egypt. Making rail transportation more efficient will help increase the country's trade and tourism.
Egypt's railway infrastructure plays an important role in the country's economic and social development. Railways are an important form of transportation that connects different parts of the country and provides transportation services to millions of people.
However, Egypt's railway infrastructure has been worn out due to insufficient investments in recent years. This causes trains to move slower and less safely.
Egyptian National Railways is carrying out a number of projects to modernize the country's railway infrastructure. One of these projects is the modernization of the double-track railway connecting the cities of Cairo, Giza and Beni Suef.
The completion of this project will provide significant improvements in Egypt's railway transportation. Modern signaling systems will enable trains to move more safely and efficiently. The renewed track will make travel at higher speeds possible.
Completion of the project will also contribute to the economic development of Egypt. Making rail transportation more efficient will help increase the country's trade and tourism.
Project Goals
The main objectives of the project are:
- Improving the safety and efficiency of rail transport
- Allowing trains to travel at higher speeds
- Increasing the economic and social impact of rail transport
With the completion of the project, Egypt's railway infrastructure will turn into a modern and safe transportation infrastructure. This will make significant contributions to the economic and social development of the country.