Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Sunday reviewed progress on a major railway project in North Sinai, part of a broader logistics corridor aimed at boosting development across the peninsula, the government said.
During a tour of development and service projects in North Sinai, Madbouli inspected the construction of the Bir al-Abd–Arish–Ras al-Naqb railway line, spanning 353 km. The project includes a 341-km main line and a 12-km rail link to Arish port, which will be used to transport imports and exports via a “development train” operated by the Ministry of Transport.
The railway forms part of a wider 500-km Sinai rail network, stretching from Ferdan to East Port Said, Bir al-Abd, Arish and Taba, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to advance comprehensive development in Sinai.
The government said the network is a key component of the Arish–Taba logistical corridor, expected to generate economic returns and improve connectivity for residents in North, Central and South Sinai.
Madbouli reviewed progress on the 83-km stretch between Bir al-Abd and Arish, where work is advancing on the railway embankment and seven planned stations, being carried out by Egyptian national companies. He also inspected the Arish port rail link and reviewed ongoing construction works, including nine overpasses, a railway bridge and two tunnels.
Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir briefed the prime minister on progress across the remaining phases of the project, including the 85-km Arish–Hassana segment and the 173-km Hassana–Taba section. He said work is continuing around the clock in line with project timelines and quality standards.
El-Wazir added that the Arish–Taba corridor would support comprehensive development in Sinai and deliver multiple economic benefits while improving transport links for local communities.
