Egypt schedules 2027 trial operation for Alexandria's Abu Qir metro

Egypt's first phase of the Alexandria Metro, converting the Abu Qir railway, is set for trial operation in the first quarter of 2027.

• Trial operation of the first phase is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, with one report citing a March opening.
• The 21.7-kilometre phase runs from Abu Qir to Misr Station and includes 20 stations, six surface and 14 elevated.
• Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir said the project eliminates level crossings and reduces fuel consumption, emissions and congestion.
• Targeted capacity rises to 60,000 passengers per hour per direction from 2,850, while journey time drops from 50 to 25 minutes.