Egypt

NGE to build 330 km Ain Al Sokhna – Borg El Arab HSR line

French construction company NGE, with its rail expertise subsidiary TSO, has signed a contract to build 330 km of high-speed rail (HSR) line in Egypt. NGE will cooperate with local companies Orascom and Arab Contractors. Works will start in early 2023, and include the installation of a total of 330 km of double track and more than 100 turnouts between the cities of Ain Al Sokhna and Borg El Arab, through the October 6 City.