Egypt’s transport minister Kamel El-Wazir has announced an urgent plan to improve safety and security on the country’s railways within a year, state news agency MENA reported on Saturday.
The plan will intensify safety measures across the rail network in line with the latest international standards, with the necessary funding to be made available, the minister said.
Wazir made the announcement during a meeting with railway operating staff under the banner of improving safety and security across all lines.
