Client
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Egyptian National Railway (ENR)
Partner
- Mazars
- Sarie El – Din
Project Description
The Egyptian Authorities, in line with their strategy to transfer a part of container traffic between the GPA and Cairo from road to railway considered the construction of the Western Cairo Bypass, between Al Manashi– 6th of October. The project aims to contribute to the development of the railway sector, having a multiplier impact on the entire logistics and transport sector and contributing to the economic growth of the country. The site is connected by railway to the Great Port of Alexandria (GPA) container hub and adjacent to the 6th of October Airport and closely linked to the 6th of October Dry port.
Timeline
Oct 2016 – Mar 2017
MENA Rail Role
- Reviewed and updated the existing Cairo Western Railway Bypass pre-feasibility study, applying the best practices and lessons learnt internationally.
- Collected the available technical data about El Etihad Railway link and El Waha Railway link, drew the main issues and technical constrains to build the bypass link.
- Reviewed the impact of the project on ENRs existing network and freight/passenger services.
- Developed the initial project business case.
- Reviewed the available legal options for the project implementation.
- Prepared detailed recommendations to the Egyptian Authorities about the best approaches to undertake the project.
