Quickly complete the implementation and establishment of 7 integrated logistics corridors. 01/08/2025 | 01:23 PM
In implementation of the directives of His Excellency the President of the Republic to rapidly complete the implementation and construction of seven integrated logistics corridors,
The Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport conducted an important inspection tour of the work sites on the first line of the Sokhna/El Alamein/Matrouh high-speed electric train network, spanning the distance from Marsa Matrouh Station to Alexandria Station.
The Minister:
1. The first line of the high-speed electric train network is one of the main components of the Sokhna/Alexandria logistics corridor.
2. The high-speed electric train network embodies a great epic being implemented in Egypt.
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In implementation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to rapidly complete the implementation and construction of seven integrated logistics corridors to connect production areas to seaports, or to connect seaports on the Red Sea to seaports on the Mediterranean, and to serve new urban communities via a railway network (diesel/high-speed electric train) or a main road network passing through dry ports and logistics areas located along these corridors,
Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, conducted a tour. An important inspection was conducted to follow up on the implementation of the work sites for the first line of the high-speed electric train network, Sokhna/El Alamein/Matrouh. This project is considered one of the main components of the Sokhna/Alexandria logistics corridor, which consists of (Sokhna Port - the first line of the high-speed electric train network - the dry port in 10th of Ramadan - the "Roubiki/10th of Ramadan/Belbeis" railway line - Alexandria Grand Port).
The Minister inspected the work sites along the distance from Marsa Matrouh Station to Alexandria Station, passing through the stations of Ras El Hekma, Dabaa, Sidi Abdel Rahman, El Alamein, El Hammam, Borg El Arab, and the Army Stadium (King Mariout)
and Alexandria. The Minister inspected the progress of the implementation and completion of these stations, which will contribute to stimulating and supporting tourism activity. These stations are located along the high-speed train route on the international coastal road and are located in the middle of these cities, serving their residents, workers, and visitors. The passage of the high-speed train through them represents a positive incentive to attract visitors, whether for work, tourism, residence, or the establishment of investment projects that require skilled workers. A safe and modern means of transportation that provides the highest levels of service to passengers. The Minister reviewed the passenger flow plan from the main entrance of each station to the ticket halls, the movement between platforms, and the availability of elevators to facilitate passenger movement. He also reviewed the plan for optimal administrative and investment utilization of all spaces in the various stations. He emphasized that all work will be carried out according to high quality standards and that the stations reflect the civilized appearance of this massive project.
He also monitored the progress of the implementation and construction of the light maintenance workshop in Marsa Matrouh, built on an area of 256,000 square meters, where light train overhauls are carried out. He also monitored the progress of several industrial projects along this stretch, including bridges and tunnels. The Minister also reviewed the implementation status of the remaining industrial projects in the project.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport reviewed the sections of the track that have been and are currently being handed over to the Siemens/Orascom/Arab Contractors consortium to implement basalt laying and installation of rails and electrical catenary poles. Electromechanical works will then be implemented. Siemens has handed over 387 km of various sections, out of a total of 660 km. The remaining sectors are being delivered sequentially, as is the rate of train deliveries. The first regional train, manufactured by Siemens in Germany, arrived in Egypt several months ago, and the first high-speed Velaro train is scheduled to arrive in Egypt in September 2025.
While the Minister was inspecting the track, the residents and children of Sidi Abdel Rahman village stopped him to welcome him and request the construction of a bridge in the area to ensure safe passage across the train's path. The Minister immediately responded to their request and ordered the construction of a bridge, despite the presence of another bridge 7 km away. The residents and children also asked to take a commemorative photo with the Minister, and he immediately complied. He teased the children and advised them not to throw stones at the train.