Egypt’s Megaproject That Will Rival Suez Canal
Summary
Egypt is building a new high-speed rail line called the Green Line. This project will connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, aiming to boost economic growth and reduce travel times. The rail network is expected to be finished by 2027 or 2028.Key Facts
- The high-speed rail line, called the Green Line, will be about 600 kilometers long.
- This project is part of a larger 2,000-kilometer rail network in Egypt.
- The rail line connects the Red Sea port of Ain Sokhna to the Mediterranean ports of Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh.
- The project costs $4.5 billion and involves German company Siemens.
- The rail network aims to carry about 15 million tonnes of cargo each year.
- The rail line runs across Egypt's desert east of Cairo, linking major seaports and urban areas.
- Siemens Mobility is providing high-speed passenger trains for the network.
- Egypt plans to complete the high-speed rail link between 2027 and 2028.
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