CAF has secured three contracts with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), the state-owned company responsible for Egypt’s metro network. The contract covers the comprehensive modernisation of 39 units on Line 2, as well as the maintenance of units on Lines 1 and 2 of the Cairo Metro. Valued at over EUR 450 million, these contracts strengthen CAF’s operations in Egypt through new projects while further solidifying its strategic relationship with NAT and the Egyptian Ministry of Transport.
These contracts will be financed by the Business Internationalisation Fund (FIEM), overseen by the Spanish Secretary of State for Trade. This instrument promotes public funding for flagship projects completed by Spanish companies in international markets, in furtherance of the global reach of cutting-edge services and technology
The scope of the contracts includes the following:
- Complete modernisation of 39 units on Line 2 to extend their service life by 20 years. This involves replacing the traction and TCMS systems, as well as auxiliary converters, upgrading the braking system, installing new passenger information systems, CCTV, and Wi-Fi connectivity, and refurbishing interiors and exteriors. The Shubra workshop will also be upgraded to accommodate maintenance operations and mass production of the upgraded units.
- Complete maintenance of the 39 units on Line 2 for 10 years, including resetting systems and mechanical components. This maintenance work will be carried out concurrently with the upgrading work.
- Complete maintenance of the 23 units on Line 1, which are currently being upgraded by CAF in a contract entered into in 2021 for 10 years, commencing once the upgrading process is complete.
This new project reaffirms CAF’s commitment to Egypt’s dynamic market and builds on the work it is currently performing for NAT, which includes the refurbishment of metro Line 1 units and the refurbishment of the Kozzika maintenance depot. Accordingly, CAF continues to showcase its capacity to provide comprehensive railway modernisation and maintenance solutions, thereby contributing to improving urban mobility in large cities.
Egypt is currently pursuing an ambitious plan to expand and upgrade its transport infrastructures and systems, positioning the country as a growing market that presents business opportunities. This situation, coupled with FIEM funding for these projects, demonstrates a commitment to boosting Spanish collaboration and investment in Africa. One of the goals of this initiative is to improve the competitiveness and technology of national companies in such an important sector as passenger transport systems.
