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President el-Sisi urges accelerated construction for Cairo Metro Line 4
via Egypt Today1 min read
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for accelerating construction on Cairo鈥檚 Metro Line 4, emphasizing its importance for easing congestion and supporting sustainable urban mobility. During an inspection tour of the Pyramids Station site in Giza, part of the first phase of the new metro line, the president reviewed tunneling progress and received a briefing from officials at the National Authority for Tunnels. The first phase, including Pyramids Station, is expected to be completed and operational in the first half of 2028. Metro Line 4 will connect key urban centers such as 6th of October City and New Cairo with the existing metro network, passing through densely populated districts. Officials estimate the line will transport up to 2 million passengers per day and integrate with the 6th of October Monorail. President el-Sisi activated a tunnel boring machine, marking the continuation of excavation works. He stressed the need for strict adherence to project timelines, high construction quality, and operational safety, reiterating the strategic importance of expanding environmentally friendly mass transit options to accommodate Egypt鈥檚 growing urban population and reduce carbon emissions. The Cairo Metro expansion is part of a broader government initiative to modernize infrastructure and improve mobility.
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