High-speed rail in Egypt

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Egypt has no operational high-speed rail links, but a project was launched in 2018 to construct three such lines with a total length of about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi). The first line links the cities of Ain Sokhna and Marsa Matrouh, the second connects the cities of Sixth of October and Abu Simbel, and the third connects the city of Qena with the cities of Hurghada and Safaga. There has also been a proposed 4th line connecting Port Said to Alexandria. The first line is very near to being finished, as the Ain Sokhna to Sixth of October segment is expected to be finished around the first quarter of 2027, and the whole line to be open around mid-to-late 2027. The second line’s first segment will also open around the first quarter of 2027, connecting Sixth of October to Faiyum. It is expected for the high speed rail system’s three lines to be finished around 2029, probably starting a huge economic boom, especially for Upper Egypt. The project is being established by a coalition of German...

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