Cairo Metro Line 2 resumes service after brief technical malfunction causes crowding

A brief technical malfunction disrupted Cairo Metro Line 2 service between stations before technical crews restored normal operation.

• The malfunction halted metro traffic between the Al-Buhouth and Cairo University stations, causing crowding on platforms at affected stops.
• A security source at the Transport Police stated five passengers fainted during the disruption, with four treated at the Dokki station clinic and one at Al-Buhouth.
• Technical crews repaired the fault within minutes and normal train service resumed across the line.
• Passengers aboard a stalled train in the tunnel evacuated on foot along the tracks to the nearest station over poor ventilation and suffocation risks.
• The metro company said a door fault at Dokki station caused by improper passenger behavior delayed trains by 10 minutes.
• Two trains were evacuated after some passengers activated the emergency braking between the Dokki and El-Bohouth stations.
• The company confirmed no injuries occurred and appealed to passengers to follow safety instructions.
• Transport authorities said the number of passenger suffocation cases rose to 10 as congestion continued at affected stations.