Egyptian Minister of Transport H.E. Lieutenant General Kamel Al Wazir, and Dr. Engineer Essam Wally, Chairman of the National Authority for Tunnels, today witnessed the New Start of Line 3 of the Cairo Metro, in presence of H.E. Stéphane Romatet, French Ambassador to Egypt, and Laurence Batlle, President of the Executive Board of RATP Dev.

This new start of Cairo Metro Line 3, operated and maintained by RATP Dev Mobility Cairo, is part of the Egyptian government’s ambition to strengthen the contribution of the private sector and international expertise in optimising the efficiency and quality of the services offered to its citizens. Starting today, residents of Cairo will be able to enjoy a line that will improve progressively to be more efficient, innovative, and sustainable. 

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