Egypt’s new monorail offers a modern ride, but Cairo is still not convinced
Summary
Cairo has opened a new East Nile monorail line running 56.6 km between Nasr City and the New Administrative Capital. The line aims to ease traffic by offering a modern, electric transit option elevated above busy streets, though some residents find ticket prices too high.Key Facts
- The East Nile monorail opened to the public on May 6 with 16 of its 22 stations operational.
- The monorail covers 56.6 km (35 miles), connecting central Cairo to the New Administrative Capital.
- A one-way trip costs 40 Egyptian pounds (about $0.76), which is cheaper than other transport methods for some riders.
- The trains are driverless and run on elevated tracks above the city roads.
- The project cost around $2.8 billion and involved companies like Alstom, Arab Contractors, Orascom, with Siemens donating trains.
- The monorail was chosen because it is less expensive than building underground metros and avoids demolishing buildings.
- It can carry up to 600,000 passengers daily and is expected to create about 20,000 jobs.
- Another monorail, the West Nile line, is planned to open in September, linking Giza to 6th of October City.
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