Transport

Egypt’s Sisi Witnesses Tests for Jobs in Bodies Affiliated to the Ministry of Transport

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 07:10 GMT

The tests are conducted in cooperation with the Egyptian Military Academy to enhance efforts to select the best cadres and qualified applicants, he added.

Egyptian president inaugurates projects in Sohag recipient of LE102B-worth of public investments

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 - 04:13 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi inaugurated Thursday a university, hospital, highway and industrial complex in Upper Egypt's Sohag.

Egypt spends LE1.13B on inland water transport projects in 8 years

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 04:04 GMT

The Ministry of Transport declared Wednesday accomplishing projects in the sector of inland water transport at a cost of LE1.13 billion between 2014 and 2022.

Egypt, Spain share increased joint collaboration in transport sector

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 - 12:26 GMT

Egypt is cooperating with Spain in several aspects of the transport sector, including the railway and metro.

Canadian Minister of Transport to make Middle East tour includes Egypt

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - 10:01 GMT

“I know Canada is very much looking forward to co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I am happy to represent our country at the handover event along with representatives from the United States and Mexico. I will also take the opportunity to meet my counterpart from Qatar and discuss human rights, which are a priority for Canada. During my trip, I will have meetings to advance Canada's interests in the region and build partnerships that will help achieve our global climate goals in the transportation sector,” he said.

Egypt allocates LE 144 bln as green public investment during FY21/22

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 11:59 GMT

The investment plan includes 7 core areas: clean transportation, environmental improvement, agriculture, irrigation, industry, housing, energy and education

EIB approves 705 million Euros financing sustainable transport, including trams in Alexandria

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 07:57 GMT

As part of the financing, a total of 705 million euros are directed to sustainable transport, including the financing of trams in Alexandria.

Egypt moves at fast pace to complete 1st line of speed train

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 - 07:19 GMT

This station serves mainly the New Administrative Capital and the Sports City as well as all new cities East Cairo, by exchanging it with the LRT light electric train.

Egyptian Transport Minister, Japanese side discuss executive status of 4th metro line

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 07:37 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Transport Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, met with the Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Kenji Yamada, in the presence of the Egyptian Ambassador in Tokyo, Ambassador Mohamed Bakr, and the President of the Egyptian-Japanese Businessmen Association.

Egypt modernizes public transport fleet, converts 2K buses to run using natural gas

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 06:58 GMT

The ministry is modernizing the fleet of the public transport in Cairo and Alexandria to operate using natural gas instead of diesel, in partnership with Ministry of Military Production.

Egyptian government to seize private properties worth nearly LE1.8B to expand Ring Road

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 11:33 GMT

That is in the section lying in Giza.

Egyptian senator demands more reliance on freight trains, inland transportation to reduce traffic accidents

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 03:54 GMT

Member of the Housing, Municipal Management, and Transport Committee at the Senate Hani al-Assal demanded expanding reliance on freight trains and inland transportation to reduce traffic accidents.

Budget allocated to Egypt's seaports development in 2014/24 is LE129B

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 03:12 GMT

Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir made the statement Wednesday.

Egypt's transport minister breaks corruption case at National Railways Authority

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 12:24 GMT

Minister of Transport kamel al-Wazir stated Tuesday in a phone-in that 11 senior officials at the National Railways Authority had been referred to the Military Prosecution.

8 things to know about the new imported Spanish luxury sleeper trains

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 10:01 GMT

The new trains offer the highest levels of luxury and modern technology.

Egypt's PM attends signing of preliminary agreements to build container terminals at Ain Sokhna, Dekheila ports

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - 08:39 GMT

The terminals will be constructed and operated by two coalitions.

Talgo to supply 7 luxurious sleeper trains to Egypt

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 08:44 GMT

The Spanish company will also provide maintenance and spare parts for 15 years.

Contract signed to buy 40 electric buses in Alex.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 - 12:35 GMT

Egyptian State Minister for Military Production Mohamed Ahmed Morsy and Minister of Local Development Mahmoud Shaarawi attended Thursday the signing of a joint contract involving the two ministries and Passengers Transport General Authority in Alexandria to purchase 40 locally-made electric buses with global quality criteria and specifications.

Egypt allocates 306.8 bln total investments to transport sector in 22/23 plan

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 - 10:57 GMT

Last fiscal year, Egypt’s investments in transport sector amounted to 240.7 billion pounds.

Length of roads in Egypt more than double between 2013, 2020

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 01:26 GMT

The length of roads grew by 112 percent.

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