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Egypt and China Strengthen Cooperation on Light Rail Transit Project

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Egyptian industry and transport minister, Kamel El-Wazir, is in Beijing to strengthen cooperation with AVIC International on the country's Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The two sides aim to complete two new stations in the New Administrative Capital by March 2026. The meeting marks a significant step in the project's Phase 3, which links Cairo to the new capital, with plans to extend it to the industrial hub of 10th of Ramadan City. The LRT project, inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in its first two phases, is one of Egypt's largest transport projects and a centerpiece of the country's partnership with China in infrastructure development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egyptian and Chinese officials are accelerating the opening of the Cathedral of the Nativity and Strategic Command stations under Phase 3 of the LRT project, aiming to complete the work by March 2026.
  • AVIC International is expected to fast-track equipment shipments and installations, with electromechanical systems shipments from China set to begin this month.
  • Egyptian contractors will take over civil works by the end of the year, while AVIC International will fund the project in local currency.
  • The two countries discussed plans for a potential fifth phase of the project, linking Rehab to the Administrative Capital and its airport.
  • The LRT project is one of Egypt's largest transport projects, with the first two phases inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Statistics:

  • The LRT project aims to complete two new stations in the New Administrative Capital by March 2026.
  • Phase 3 of the project links Cairo to the new capital, while Phase 4 will extend the LRT to the industrial hub of 10th of Ramadan City.
  • The planned extension from Rehab Interchange Station to the Capital Airport Station is a new development .
  • The LRT project is expected to be a significant component of the country's partnership with China in infrastructure development.

Sources:

  • "Egypt and China's AVIC International step up cooperation on Light Rail Transit project." State Information Service Egypt, September 2, 2025.

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