Egypt's transport minister dismisses Israeli concerns over Sinai railway project

Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir has dismissed Israeli concerns over the Arish–Taba Sinai railway, describing it as a development project.

• El-Wazir said the railway aims to settle Sinai and that Israeli worries are unfounded: "Don't be afraid, this is a development train."
• The National Media Authority said "Min Maspero" airs two episodes from North Sinai featuring a field tour with El-Wazir from east Port Said to Arish.
• Engineering consultant Mamdouh Hamza said the line will open as a single track serving both directions before being upgraded to a double track.
• El-Wazir said flood outlets will be built before the railway bridge to protect the infrastructure from seasonal floods.