Hitachi Rail has delivered the Cairo Traffic Control Centre (TCC) system to Egyptian National Railways.
This development is part of an initiative to modernize the railway infrastructure, as outlined by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport.
The centralized traffic control (CTC) system is designed to oversee the operations of the 19 stations along the Cairo-Alexandria line.
In addition to the TCC, improvements have been made to level crossings, which aim to enhance safety for both rail and road users.
Furthermore, new technical facilities, including main and secondary control towers, have been constructed.
The contract for this project was initially signed in 2013 and has since been extended to more than €100m ($134.7m).
Over this time period, outdated mechanical and electrical signaling systems on the main lines have been replaced with modern electronic alternatives, stated the company.
This includes the installation of digital interlockings, new signaling systems, and motorized drives.
Furthermore, a fixed and mobile telecommunications framework has been established, enabling drivers to communicate with operations managers during emergencies or system failures.
As a result of these upgrades, the operational capacity of the Cairo-Alexandria line has increased by up to 40%, said Hitachi Rail.
Trains are now capable of reaching speeds of 160 km/h, allowing the journey between Cairo and Alexandria to be completed in approximately two and a half hours.
This enhancement is expected to double the number of trains operating daily, increasing the potential rail traffic volume from 140 trains to a maximum of 286 trains.
Bruno Teixeira, general project manager of Hitachi Rail Egypt, said: "Our team has played a critical role in modernizing this vital line, making daily travel safe, seamless, and more efficient for the citizens in Egypt."
Additionally, the project aims to improve freight transport capabilities.
Plans are in place to gradually increase the number of freight trains, targeting 15 daily services by 2030 and 50 by 2060.
The objective is to facilitate the transport of 18,400 containers annually by rail, which is expected to reduce reliance on road transport and cut carbon emissions by up to 965,000t over a 30-year period.
In January this year, Hitachi Railannounced the acquisitionof Omnicom, a rail monitoring technology provider, from Balfour Beatty.
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