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Cairo Underground

Cairo Underground, Egypt

Cairo underground was the first system built in Africa in 1987. It has 2 operational lines, another one under construction and 3 more planned.

 

  • Known as:Metro
  • Number of lines: 3, 2 operational and 1 under construction
  • Number of stations: 57
  • Length of the system: 65,5 Km
  • Passengers/year: 600 millions
  • Max Speed: 100km/h
  • Website: www.cairometro.gov.eg
  • Operator and owner:Egyptian Railway Authority
  • Start of operations: September 27, 1987