Express Electric Trains in Egypt and Their Impact on Development

Ismail, Abdulsalam Abdulsattar

doi:10.21608/jsdses.2023.213620.1018

Express Electric Trains in Egypt and Their Impact on Development

Document Type : scientific research and articles

Author

Abdulsalam Abdulsattar Ismail

Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, Port Said University, Egypt

10.21608/jsdses.2023.213620.1018

Abstract

The express electric train is a newly introduced means of transport in Egypt's railway system. Its study began in 2015, and the decision was implemented in 2021. It is an integrated network of express trains which will connect all parts of the Republic together. The estimated cost of the project is 360 billion Egyptian pounds and its aim is to increase financial revenues from the consumer and commercial sides. The goal of establishing the express electric train is to introduce modern means of transportation in Egypt in order to provide distinguished services to passengers, in addition to faster cargo transportation, and to make steady progress in developing all areas of transportation.

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Main Subjects

Economic Growth

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