President El-Sisi Inaugurates “East Nile Monorail”

Sudanhorizon – Egyptian Media

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated on Friday morning the “East Nile Monorail” project, which connects the heart of Cairo with the New Administrative Capital. The project has been described by Egyptian media as a “qualitative leap in Egypt’s transportation system.”

This strategic project is the longest monorail route in the region, extending from Cairo Stadium Station in Nasr City, east of Cairo, to the control and operations center in the New Administrative Capital, with a total length of 56.5 kilometers.

The new system operates using fully automated, driverless technology, with a headway of no more than three minutes, allowing the full journey to be completed in approximately 70 minutes—providing an efficient and comfortable alternative for thousands of daily passengers.

In terms of safety and passenger comfort, the project introduces for the first time in Egypt platform screen doors installed along station platforms to enhance passenger safety and prevent accidents. The train cars are also designed with interconnected passageways for safe movement between them and are equipped with advanced LED screens displaying trip information, in addition to illuminated route maps above the doors to assist passengers with hearing impairments.

As part of its inclusive and technological approach, the project includes fully equipped spaces for wheelchair users, fitted with special securing systems to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

On the logistical side, the monorail serves as a vital corridor connecting major educational, sports, and religious facilities. It passes by landmarks such as Cairo International Stadium, Al-Azhar University, and major hospitals including Dar Al Fouad Hospital and El Galaa Specialized Hospital. It also links prominent mosques such as Mosque of Field Marshal Tantawi, Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, and Misr Mosque, extending to the financial and business district, the government district, and numerous residential communities and clubs in the New Administrative Capital and Fifth Settlement.

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