Sustainable Mobility for a New Era: Egypt’s High-Speed Rail

Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Network is one of the country’s most transformative infrastructure projects, spanning over 2,000 km and linking major cities, ports, and tourism hubs. ECG, as a key engineering partner, provided multidisciplinary design and engineering services across all 62 express and regional stations, ensuring functional integration, sustainability, and efficiency. Through innovative geotechnical solutions, advanced coordination, and environmental responsibility, the project sets a new standard for sustainable mobility in Egypt and the region.

High Speed Rail, New Capital Station Front View — © ECG Engineering Consultants Group

Disciplines

Transport and Infrastructure
Special Engineering

Companies

ECG Engineering Consultants Group S.A.

Client

National Authority for Tunnels (NAT)

Duration

From 2021 to 2027

Location

Nationwide (linking Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh, Hurghada, Abu Simbel) , Egypt

Project Activities

Comprehensive design and engineering services across all project phases
Route planning, station design, and project management for 62 express and regional stations
Integration with multimodal transport networks (LRT, monorail, ENR)
Development of terminal, interchange, and intermediate station typologies ensuring efficiency and accessibility

Impact

2,000 km of high-speed electric rail across 3 lines (Green, Blue, Red)
Serving over 2.3 million passengers and 18,500 tons of freight daily
Reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion through sustainable, electric-powered mobility

Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs: