Over the past couple of years, the Egyptian Government has been focusing on revamping the transportation system in Cairo and other parts of the country. This includes the construction of new roads, maintenance of highways, and introduction of brand-new transportation systems. Now let’s take a look at our main event – Egypt’s monorail.
Since the idea of the new monorail was proposed, it has gotten everyone’s attention. This is due to the humongous amount of advantages that will affect the lives of every Egyptian citizen.
Egypt’s Monorail
In 2019, Egypt’s monorail turned from a dream into a reality when the National Authority for Tunnels, in partnership with 3 major construction companies, started putting concrete plans for construction.
In July 2025, the trial operations of Egypt’s monorail started, and it was initiated by the line connecting New Capital City and El-Moshir Station. The full passenger service is planned to be in 2026.
Egypt’s monorail has 2 lines:
- One extending from East Cairo to New Administrative Capital City
- One connecting Giza Governorate to 6th of October City
In the next part, we will present you with everything you need to know about Egypt’s new monorail station and how it will make your life more convenient.
1. Why is Egypt building the monorail?
Egypt’s monorail project aims to increase the connectivity between Cairo and new cities (6 October and New Capital). The monorail will also help in decreasing traffic congestion and all related problems.
In simpler terms, Egypt is building the monorail to help citizens have easier and shorter commutes.
2. What are the stations of the monorail’s 1st line (New Capital City)?
The monorail has 2 lines: the New Capital line and the 6 October line. First, the New Administrative Capital line runs for 54 km and links the metro station “Stadium” with New Administrative Capital. To be more precise, the monorail New Capital line has 21 stations, which are:
- Stadium
- Hisham Barakat
- Nouri Khattab
- The seventh District
- Free Zone
- Marshal Tantawy
- Cairo Festival
- El Choueifat
- Air Hospital
- Al Narges District
- Mohammed Naguib
- American University
- Emaar
- Nafoura Square
- Al Barwa
- Middle Ring Road
- Mohammed Bin Zayed
- Regional Ring Road
- Almasa Hotel
- Ministries District
- Administrative Capital
3. What are the stations of the monorail’s 2nd line (6th October)?
On the other hand, the 2nd line of the monorail (the 6th October city line) is 42 km long and has 12 stations, which are:
- Boulak (Gameat El Dewal)
- Ring Road
- El Marioutia
- El Mansouria
- Desert Road
- Hyperone
- Juhayna
- Authority of Urban Communities
- El Hosary
- Dar El Fouad
- Industrial Zone
- High-Speed Railway
This line will connect Giza Governorate to 6th of October City and its various recreational destinations.
4. How are the 2 lines of Egypt’s monorail connected?
Using the two lines, you can easily commute from New Capital City to 6 October.
All you have to do is head to the nearest station of Egypt’s monorail ride till the end of the line, so:
- If you rode from a New Capital station, then the end is the “Stadium”, you can then take the 3rd line of the metro to the “Boulak” station, and ride the 6th of October monorail.
- Whereas if you rode from a 6 October station, then the end is “Boulak”, you can then take the 3rd line of the metro to the “Stadium” metro station and ride the New Capital monorail.
5. When will the monorail open in Egypt?
The trial phase of the New Administrative Capital monorail was in July 2025. It is planned that the full passenger operation will be in 2026. The 6 October line is also planned to start operating in 2025.
6. Who is building Egypt’s monorail?
Under the supervision of the National Authority for Tunnels, 3 major construction companies are working on Egypt’s monorail, and they are:
- Bombardier Transportation
- The Arab Contractors
- Orascom Construction
7. How fast is the Egyptian monorail?
The new monorail will run at a speed of 80 km/hr. This means that both lines will be able to transport up to 45,000 people/hour!
Egypt’s monorail will connect Cairo’s cities and Giza’s areas to each other, offering a seamless commute to West Cairo’s residents as well as New Administrative Capital.
With that in mind, living in either East or West of Cairo wouldn’t mean no connectivity.
Final Thought
All in all, Egypt’s monorail will positively affect every citizen’s life, thanks to helping shorten commute times. And it will also help people park their cars and forget the hassle of rush hours and being stuck driving all day!
The prices of Egypt’s monorail are yet to be determined. They are expected to be affordable, guaranteeing hassle-free commuting from East and West Cairo, as well as their central areas.
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