Alstom Secures €300M to Modernize Two Railway Corridors in Egypt
Leading a consortium, Alstom signed four contracts on Thursday with the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernize Egypt’s strategic railway corridors. The total value of the contracts is €690M, with Alstom's share approximately €300M.
Two Key Corridors and Digital Technologies
The four contracts focus on the modernization of the October 6-Alexandria corridor (valued at €550M, with €240M for Alstom) and the Belbes-10th of Ramadan line, known as B10 (valued at approximately €140M, with €60M for Alstom). As the consortium leader, Alstom will handle the engineering, design, supply, testing, and commissioning of new digital railway systems on both corridors, including level 1 ETCS signaling, modern telecommunications, enhanced electrical infrastructure, and operation control capabilities. Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, partners in the consortium, will take care of the construction of technical buildings, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, as well as all the modernization works of civil infrastructure and tracks.
Reduced Travel Times and Enhanced Logistic Connectivity
On the October 6-Alexandria corridor, improvements are expected to reduce travel time by nearly 80 minutes across the entire route, while increasing capacity and operational reliability. The B10 project will enhance connectivity to one of Egypt’s largest industrial hubs, thus boosting the efficiency of freight transport. These projects are part of the 'Egypt Vision 2030' by enhancing national logistics and improving connectivity between new dry ports, industrial zones, and major seaports. They will help reduce supply chain bottlenecks and stimulate national and regional trade flows.
Local Content and Alstom’s Industrial Presence
The projects feature a local content rate of about 50%, supporting the development of the national industry through the skills of Egyptian engineers and local sourcing. Alstom has been present in Egypt for over 40 years and employs about 800 people locally. The group has developed operational and engineering capabilities, including centers of excellence in signaling, power supply, and depot equipment. According to Martin Vaujour, President of the Africa, Middle East and Central Asia region at Alstom: 'These contracts demonstrate our ability to successfully manage complex and large-scale signaling programs, as well as our commitment to being a long-term partner for the most critical mobility infrastructures.'
