Africa's oldest underground that's 66 miles long and has over 80 stations
Africa’s oldest underground transport system has been moving millions of people across Cairo for nearly four decades.
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EGP 3 Billion Secured for Egypt’s Public Transport Expansion
Egypt’s public transport infrastructure is set for further development following a new EGP 3 billion financing agreement ...
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Meet Cairo’s first female metro train drivers
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Egypt to extend Cairo Metro, LRT operating hours during Ramadan
The first metro line, connecting New Marg in northern Cairo with Helwan in the south, will start operation at 5:15 am daily. The last train will depart at 12:15 am from Helwan and 12:30 am from ...
Africa's giant mega-city that's one of the richest and could soon have 40m people
With a population of over 22 million in 2024, the mega-city has grown at a staggering rate over the past century.
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Cairo metro drowns in debt, risks shutdown
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Getting Around Cairo
The best ways to get around Cairo are by metro train or taxi. Egypt's capital is constantly choked by traffic. But below Cairo's congested streets, the metro system is clean, affordable and ...