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Railway fleet modernization plan
The National Authority for Egyptian Railways announced the execution of the largest modernization and development operations across various sectors, aimed at enhancing fleet efficiency and improving passenger service. 210 new locomotives were supplied from the American company Wabtec, with a 15-year maintenance guarantee, in addition to rehabilitating 105 of the existing locomotives. The fleet has also been strengthened with 7 modern trains from Spain’s Talgo, and 7 luxury sleeper trains are currently being supplied. Furthermore, 1,350 new passenger cars have been purchased from Hungary’s General Mávag company, of which 1,067 cars have already arrived. The development efforts have been invested in improving the quality of VIP and sleeper cars, and have enhanced freight transport capabilities with a total of 609 locally manufactured wagons from the CEMAF factory, as part of a plan to boost transportation services through fleet upgrades, increased trips, and operational efficiency.
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