Alstom puts into service four stations on Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 3A

Cairo Metro Line 3 traffic improvements on phase 3A enables over 30,000 commuters to travel per hour, per direction.

The Minister of Transport Mr. Kamel El Wazir, have inaugurated the line with Gen/Eng. Sherif Leil the Chairman of National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), H.E Ambassador Marc Baréty, The French Ambassador to Egypt, Mr. Ramy Salah, Egypt Managing Director, Mr. Mohamed Ali, Customer Director at Alstom Egypt, Mr. Rufino Ortega, Egypt Systems & Infra Managing Director and Mr. Mena Azer, Project Manager of Alstom Egypt.

In November 2015, NAT awarded Alstom a contract to provide system and subsystem design, manufacturing, installation, testing / commissioning, training, maintenance for signalling, driving modes, centralised control and telecommunication systems for Cairo Metro Line 3 Phase 3. On the same date, NAT awarded Alstom, as a member of the G3 Power Supply Consortium, a contract for the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, maintenance of power traction system and depot equipment.

“Alstom is proud to have provided its Urbalis signalling solution for line 3 of the Cairo Metro, phase 3A. We are committed to meeting our customer’s expectations and pursuing our long-term partnership with the National Authority for Tunnels. We strive to provide to the country state-of-the-art signalling solutions,” said Ramy Salah, Managing Director of Alstom Egypt.

Urbalis is an advanced signalling system that helps operators to ease commuter congestion. Constantly upgraded, the solution aids urban operators in maximising their performance and capacity while providing standard supervision and control supporting their operational needs. Designed for heavy ridership metros, the system offers a considerable range of functions that improve headway and average speed performance.

Alstom has been present in Egypt for over 40 years and has contributed to support the strong trend of railway infrastructure development in the country. Over decades, Alstom Egypt has developed a local talent pool that is today in charge of a centre of excellence related to signalling, Power Supply and Depot Equipment which is supporting our projects within the AMECA region. It is this heritage that has allowed Alstom Egypt to make a significant contribution to Egypt’s rail industry development.

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