Hitachi Rail has delivered advanced traffic control technology to Egyptian National Railways, modernizing the Cairo-Alexandria corridor and enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency for millions of passengers and freight operators. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Hitachi Rail has delivered advanced traffic control technology to Egyptian National Railways, modernizing the Cairo-Alexandria corridor and enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency for millions of passengers and freight operators.
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Hitachi Rail drives major system upgrades

The Cairo Traffic Control Centre now oversees 19 stations, streamlining daily operations and reducing delays. And engineers also upgraded level crossings and built new main and secondary control towers to improve overall safety and operational management.

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The $134.7 million project began in 2013 and expanded significantly over the years. Teams replaced outdated mechanical and electrical signaling with advanced digital interlockings, modern signaling systems, and motorized drives to meet the demands of growing traffic.

Hitachi Rail enhances efficiency and sustainability

A robust telecommunications framework now enables real-time communication between drivers and managers during emergencies or system issues. Because of these upgrades, operational capacity on the Cairo-Alexandria line increased by up to 40%, according to company reports.

Trains now reach speeds of 160 km/h, cutting the journey between Cairo and Alexandria to about two and a half hours. And with improved efficiency, the line can handle up to 286 daily services, compared to 140 previously.

Bruno Teixeira, Hitachi Rail Egypt’s general project manager, emphasized that the company’s expertise ensures safer and more seamless travel for passengers across Egypt.

Freight transport will also benefit from these upgrades. Authorities aim to increase daily freight services from 15 trains by 2030 to 50 by 2060. This shift is projected to reduce road traffic and cut carbon emissions by up to 965,000 tons over the next 30 years.

Earlier this year, Hitachi Rail strengthened its global portfolio by acquiring Omnicom, a rail monitoring technology specialist, from Balfour Beatty. This acquisition highlights its commitment to delivering innovative digital solutions for railway operations worldwide.

Source: finance.yahoo.com

What is Hitachi Rail’s role in the Cairo-Alexandria project?

Hitachi Rail modernized the traffic control systems, improved signaling, and enhanced safety to increase efficiency and reliability on the line.

How fast can trains travel after Hitachi Rail’s upgrades?

Trains now reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, reducing travel time between Cairo and Alexandria to about two and a half hours.

Can these upgrades support future freight transport?

Yes, the modernized systems will allow the line to expand freight services and significantly reduce carbon emissions over the next 30 years.

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