During his participation in the InnoTrans transport exhibition and conference in Berlin, Transport Minister Lieutenant General Kamel El‑Wazir toured the pavilions of several international and local companies involved in projects with Egypt’s Ministry of Transport, reviewing the latest technologies and progress on ongoing projects.
In talks with Hyundai Rotem, the minister reviewed progress on the manufacturing, delivery and testing of 30 tram units, as well as the localisation, production and supply of 320 metro cars for Metro Lines 2 and 3.
Discussions also covered the signalling and communications upgrade on the Nag Hammadi–Luxor railway line, with emphasis on adherence to project timelines.
El‑Wazir also met executives from Italy’s Salcef to review railway renewal works covering up to 300 km of Egypt’s rail network through the joint venture Salcef Track, stressing the need for rapid implementation and compliance with the project schedule.
During a meeting with Spain’s Talgo, the minister praised the successful operation of six luxury Talgo passenger trains already in service and reviewed progress on a contract for seven new luxury sleeper trains.
He called for accelerating delivery schedules to support domestic and international tourism and improve passenger services.
The minister also followed up with Colway on the refurbishment of 65 sleeper and club cars at the Kom Abu Radi workshops. So far, 34 cars have been completed, including 30 sleeper coaches and four club cars. Discussions additionally covered the modernisation of 100 Spanish passenger coaches.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, El‑Wazir said Egypt is moving rapidly to modernise its transport system in partnership with leading global and local companies.
He stressed that adherence to schedules, quality implementation, technology transfer and localisation of transport industries remain key priorities, supporting Egypt’s efforts to build an advanced industrial base capable of serving domestic demand and expanding exports in the future.
