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 This considered Western Desert Corridor to Connect Alexandria to 6th of October City and a
Logistics centre at 6th October of City – however a Potential Ministry of Defence conflict with
regard to security issues re Sinai/Israel border.
 With the now proposed Suez proposals from the March 2015 IITF conference this study is
now out of date.
4.2.14.9. World Bank Bus project - underway
 World Bank loan to buy new buses and build new bus lanes.
 40 to 50 km long sections considered in 6 corridors.
4.2.14.10. World Bank Rail study – underway
 New locomotives and rolling stock.
4.2.14.11. Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) March 2015 - Invest In The
Future (IITF)
At this Conference 55 projects in the Agriculture, Housing and Utilities, Industry and manufacturing,
ICT, oil, gas and Mining, Tourism Transport and Retail sectors were presented to investors. In terms
of those potentially impacting on transport conditions in Greater Cairo these include:
Transport Projects
The Cairo Airport City project (“CAC”) aims at positioning Cairo as the centre of the region through
a series of logistical, retail, and recreational developments including:
 Aerocity: this will be CAC’s commercial / leisure heart, and will include retail and office spaces,
along with an entertainment area – this is the first project and will be a Design Build Operate
and Transfer project.
 Exhibition City: a world-class exhibition centre that will host a wide range of international
events
 Cargo City: will become the core distribution centre for goods and freight from Cairo
international airport to Egypt’s major ports, railways and roads
 Free Trade Zone: a specialized logistics hub to complement cargo operations, with the
development of specialized industries
 Airport Core: urban development’s to accommodate Cairo and CAC business / leisure visitors
Close proximity to city centre and easy access to airport terminals was sold as an advantage of Aerocity
- but it can be questioned whether there is sufficient capacity in the existing and proposed transport
network to accommodate this.
Nile River Bus Ferry aims at improving the Nile river bus transportation services through additional
terminals and boats and better quality of services (reduced trip time and pollution) - - currently a high
degree of deterioration with only 12 boats operating and outdated terminals. The project will extend
existing trip routes and improve operational efficiency. Pre-feasibility studies have been carried out
using EBRD funding which identified the need for 41 new boats, upgrade of 16 existing terminals and
provision of 12 new terminals. The private sector will design, build and operate the Nile River Bus
Ferry system, maintain the fleet and terminals through a PPP contract. Private sector remuneration
(open to negotiation): fare prices, rights over commercial facilities to be developed around terminals.
General Transportation Authorization in Cairo / Cairo Governorate with the collaboration of the PPP
Unit will issue required licenses, provide access to existing lines and terminals.
Ain Sokhna to Helwan (south of Cairo) Single track freight railway - Investment in an end-to-end
140km single track rail line connecting Ain Sokhna Port with South Cairo (Helwan). The line would
offer a link with the cement industrial zone in the Suez area to serve the local market or to export via
Red Sea ports. Funding has been secured for Technical studies. Expected freight demand is 11.7
million tons per annumby 2022. Proposed private sector participation is a Joint Venture with Egyptian
National Railways (ENR). Business development model is a Build Operate Transfer scheme for a 25-