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Abed noted that the minister's visit will follow the issuance of the report of the technical committee determining the causes of Toukh train derailment.
The Public Prosecution ordered the apprehension of the train driver, his assistant, and the train chief pending investigation.
Locals in Toukh have shown exemplary chivalry at the of the train accident in their town, with hundreds flocking to donate their blood to the victims and distributing water and meals to those still at the site at dusk when Muslims break their long fast from dawn during Ramadan.
A total of 11 people were killed and 98 injured in the Sunday derailment of a train in Toukh, the Delta, where most of the injuries are fractures and segmental wounds.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered an investigation into the derailment of four carriages of a train on the way from Cairo to Qalyubia, the Delta, on Sunday.
The train, which was bound from Cairo to Mansoura town, stopped near Menya el Qameh town after two railcars derailed off the track.
Egypt seeks to develop its railway system but installing a high level electrical system on its three main lines.
Public Prosecutor Hamada al-Sawy ordered Monday the apprehension of the drivers of both Sohag trains and six others pending investigation.
He particularly stressed the importance of promoting safety and security criteria for passengers.
Dbeibeh also extended his sympathy to Egyptians in general and the victims' families in particular, Al Wasat news gate reported.
Human casualties were reported, the source added, clarifying that an air-conditioned train collided with another passenger train from the back.
The section extends over 42 kilometers and consists of 12 stations.
A total of 13 new Russian vehicles with dynamic ventilation will arrive at Alexandria Port, as part of the contract with the Russian Company Transmas Holding.
That batch consists of 10 units.
The official added that the introduction of the signaling system will begin next week given that the train will start operation in October.
The train was supposed to be delivered by the Spanish company in March, but a delay is likely to occur.
Alexandria Port will receive the first batch of new train vehicles from Hungary Tuesday after receiving some of them from Russia.
Violators would be sentenced to 1-2 years in prison, and a fine worth LE2,000-10,000 or either of penalties.
Thirteen hours is the minimum duration of a trip from Cairo to Aswan, where passengers arrive exhausted if the long distance and ride.
The new batch arrives via Alexandria Port, and includes 16 vehicles with dynamic ventilation system.