Project
Egypt High-Speed Rail — Line 1
EgyptHigh-Speed Rail, Rail Infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure
The first 660km line of Egypt's planned high-speed and electric rail network, delivered by a Siemens Mobility-Orascom Construction-Arab Contractors consortium under a $4.45bn contract (Siemens' own share approximately $3bn) with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT). Track-laying, catenary and station finishing were underway as of a 6 September 2026 ministerial inspection, with trial operations expected before the end of 2026.
Status
Under ConstructionStatus
Value
USD 4.45 billionContract Value
Overview
- Location
- Ain Sokhna to Alamein to Matrouh (660km, Phase 1 of a planned ~2,000km/3-line network)
- Delivery Model
- EPC + Finance, 15-year maintenance
Project Developments
- Project · 6 September 2026Egypt High-Speed Rail Line 1 nears trial operations
Egypt's Transport Minister inspected final finishing and preparations along the 660km first high-speed rail line on 6 September 2026, with trial operations for the line expected before the end of 2026.
Participants & Roles
Procuring Authority
EPC Contractor
Sources
- sis.gov.eg — Transport Minister inspects high-speed electric train workflowOfficial / Government
- The National — "Siemens to finalise more contracts for Egypt's $4.45bn high-speed rail system"Industry / Trade Source