EGYPT: The National Authority for Tunnels has awarded CAF three contracts totalling more than €450m for the modernisation and maintenance of trainsets on Cairo Metro Line 2 and the maintenance of trainsets on Line 1.
The contracts will be financed by the Spanish government’s Business Internationalisation Fund. This supports projects completed by Spanish companies in international markets using cutting-edge services and technology.
Work to extend the life of the 39 Line 2 trainsets by 20 years will include replacing the traction and train management systems and auxiliary converters, upgrading the braking system, installing new passenger information systems, CCTV and wi-fi connectivity and refurbishing interiors and exteriors. The Shubra workshop will be upgraded to undertake the modernisation and accommodate maintenance operations.
CAF will also provide complete maintenance of the Line 2 trains for 10 years.
Under a separate contract, CAF will also provide maintenance of the 23 trains on Line 1. CAF is currently refurbishing these vehicles under a 2021 contract, and the maintenance contract will run for 10 years from the completion of the modification programme.
CAF said the contracts announced on September 18 reaffirm its commitment to Egypt’s ‘dynamic’ market.
