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Most North African Rail Markets Buoyant Amidst Uncertainty

By MENA Rail News on Jun 13, 2013 in Algeria, Egypt, Featured Articles, Investment, Libya, Morocco, Rail, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Western Sahara

By Peter Feuilherade l 6 June 2013 On top of high levels of unemployment and complex political transitions in North Africa, the weaknesses of European economies have affected those countries in the region that are dependent on European markets. In the aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings, political and social tensions also continue in Egypt, […]

China-Israel Rail Route Would Revolutionise Trade in the Middle East

By Sam Applegate on May 18, 2013 in Egypt, Freight, Infrastructure, Israel, Passenger Rail

A landmark initiative between China and Israel has the potential to totally change trade in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has travelled to China to discuss Israel’s potential to provide rail access from the southern port Eilat on the red Sea, to the Mediterranean ports of Ashdod and Haifa. The 180 km […]

Kuwait Funds Rail Improvements in Egypt

By Sam Applegate on May 09, 2013 in Egypt, Infrastructure, Investment, Kuwait, Passenger Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in April, Kuwait is to fund Railway projects in Egypt to the tune of $250m. Technical and economic feasibility studies are to be undertaken for projects including a new signalling system along the line from Banha to Zagazig. Part of the funds will come from The Kuwait Fund for […]

Lines in the sand: Middle East rail projects on track

By MENA Rail News on May 06, 2013 in Algeria, Egypt, Featured Articles, Freight, High Speed Rail, Infrastructure, Investment, Iraq, Morocco, Oman, Passenger Rail, Ports, Stations & Terminals, Qatar, Rail, Signalling & Telecommunications, Ticketing, Payment & Distribution, UAE, Urban Rail & Metros

By Peter Feuilherade This article was first published in The Middle East magazine, April 2013 issue. www.themiddleeastmagazine.com Until recently the region had one of the lowest density rail networks in the world, with most passengers and freight moving around by road, air or sea. In the century since sections of the Turkish-built Hejaz Railway from […]

Rail Strike in Egypt Brings Transport to a Standstill

By Sam Applegate on Apr 11, 2013 in Egypt, Infrastructure, Passenger Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

Train drivers in Egypt brought the rail network to a standstill on Sunday, April 7th, by staging a strike. The strike continued into Monday, with no resolution in sight. Drivers and conductors walked out following rejection of a ten per cent pay rise offer as too little. The offer, to have begun in May, was […]

Push to Complete Third Line of Cairo Metro

By Sam Applegate on Mar 04, 2013 in Egypt, Passenger Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

The underground Cairo metro is a godsend for commuters escaping from the congested city streets, particularly during the “impossible” rush hour. Work to complete Phase II of the third line is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2013. The third line will ultimately link the east and west of the city, extending out […]

Rail Alternative to Suez Canal Considered by Israel

By Sam Applegate on Feb 22, 2013 in Egypt, Freight, Investment, Israel, Ports, Stations & Terminals

A rail alternative to the Suez Canal could begin construction this year, as protests in the region raise concerns. Israeli officials have privately admitted they are planning for various scenarios, including Suez becoming compromised by ongoing protests in the area. Egyptian President Morsi has warned the region risks a “collapse of the state” if protests […]

Egyptian PM in Negotiations with World Bank to Fund Rail Upgrade

By Sam Applegate on Feb 12, 2013 in Egypt, Infrastructure, Investment, Passenger Rail

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hisham Qandil met with World Bank Executive Director Merza Hassan recently to discuss plans to develop rail infrastructure as well as repair and upgrade carriages. Egypt’s rail system is in desperate need of investment, following years of neglect, which have led to a series of major tragic accidents. Level crossings are operated […]

Transport Infrastructure Egypt Hears of Dire Need to Overhaul Everything

By Sam Applegate on Feb 02, 2013 in Egypt

A seminar in Cairo on 28th and 29th January heard that £170m Egyptian was needed for spare parts and periodical maintenance and £300m Egyptian for engine maintenance, to address the “dire need to overhaul everything”. Transport Infrastructure Egypt 2013 heard Head of the National Institute of Transport Khalid Abdel Azeem Abbas call on the government […]

Egypt’s Trasnport Minister Announces £470m Investment to Improve Rail Infrastructure

By Sam Applegate on Jan 25, 2013 in Egypt

Speaking to the Transport and Telecommunications Committee of the Shura Council (Egypt’s upper parliamentary body), Transport Minister Hatem Abdel-Latif revealed that an investment of £470m would be made available to begin the task of upgrading the country’s inadequate rail infrastructure. Following the latest of a series of horrific rail accidents in the country, the Minister […]

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