As part of its commitment to developing Egypt’s infrastructure, and supporting the country’s key drivers of economic growth, Siemens’ Transportation Systems participates actively in upgrading the safety of Egypt’s railways.

At the heart of any modern economy is a safe, reliable transportation system that brings geographically distant locations within swift and easy reach. Siemens serves Egypt’s rail network by supplying state-of-the-art technology that allows passengers to enjoy the benefits of secure rail travel.

Siemens is a global leader in transportation systems, supplying a full spectrum of products and services from interlocking systems and operational control to traction power supplies, mass transit, rolling stock, turnkey systems and after sales services. In Egypt, the company has built a long-standing and prominent track record, integrating all areas of rail competence to serve the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) and other rail-based transportation companies. The groups’ commitment to Egypt began in 1958 with the delivery of the first Central Traffic Control System (CTC), serving the stretch between Sohag and Assiout on the main Cairo – Aswan line.

Since then, Siemens’ Rail Automation Systems have significantly contributed to the safety of Egypt’s railway. The company has equipped the ENR fleet of 700 trains and its main lines with its Automatic Train Control system (ATC) that maintains optimum speeds for all trains traveling on the network. In addition, the company has undertaken the systematic upgrade of these ATC devices with digital speed recorder systems (DEUTA) to meet the transportation needs of Egypt’s citizens and enterprises.

The success of Siemens technology in allowing a more efficient use of the rail network is illustrated in the modernization of Baharia line. To improve the safety of freight trains on this line, Siemens supplied and maintained the first radio based signaling system, and train operation system. These systems provided the safety, surveillance and automatic operation of the freight trains between the iron ore mines at the Baharia Oasis and the steel factory in the Western Desert near Cairo, fully maintained by local engineers.

Siemens supplied the Alexandria Tram and Heliopolis Metro with power supply rectifier stations and the overhead catenaries of the tram network.

Siemens Transportation Systems continues to be the leader in applying its world-class solutions to upgrade continuously Egypt’s expanding rail system.

For more information, please visit the Siemens global Transportation Systems website:
http://www.transportation.siemens.com/ts/en/pub/home.htm