CAF’s €450M Cairo Metro Modernization: Rail Innovations in Egypt

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Introduction

CAF has secured three contracts with Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) valued at over €450 million to modernize and maintain rolling stock on Cairo Metro Lines 1 and 2.

Contract Details

CAF will execute the complete overhaul of 39 metro units operating on Line 2, extending their service life by 20 years. Alongside modernization, CAF will provide 10 years of full maintenance for the 39 Line 2 units, covering system resets and mechanical overhauls. The maintenance program will run in parallel with the modernization process.

In addition, CAF will undertake the 10-year maintenance of 23 Line 1 units, currently being refurbished under a contract signed in 2021. This maintenance agreement will come into effect once the modernization work is completed.

Financing

The projects will be financed through Spain’s Fund for the Internationalisation of Business (FIEM), managed by the State Secretariat for Trade. The FIEM promotes public financing for landmark international projects led by Spanish firms, supporting the export of advanced technology and services.

Project Scope

The new contracts build on CAF’s ongoing work for NAT, which includes the rehabilitation of Line 1 units and the refurbishment of the Kozzika maintenance depot.

Strategic Significance

These projects emphasize CAF’s ability to deliver integrated rail solutions that combine modernization with long-term support services, enhancing urban mobility in major cities. By investing in advanced rolling stock modernization and maintenance, CAF is helping improve the passenger experience and supporting the Egyptian government’s drive to expand and modernize its public transport network.

Egypt is pursuing an ambitious program to expand and improve its transport infrastructure, making it a key growth market for international railway suppliers. The support of FIEM funding has enabled Spanish companies to take part in these projects, promoting the competitiveness of national industries in passenger transport systems.

Conclusion

CAF has been awarded contracts by Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) for the modernization and maintenance of rolling stock on Cairo Metro Lines 1 and 2, valued at over €450 million. The projects will be financed by Spain’s FIEM. CAF will overhaul 39 Line 2 units, provide 10 years of maintenance for these units, and offer 10-year maintenance for 23 Line 1 units.

Company Summary

CAF: CAF has signed three contracts with Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to modernize and maintain rolling stock on Cairo Metro Lines 1 and 2.

National Authority for Tunnels (NAT): CAF has signed three contracts with Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to modernize and maintain rolling stock on Cairo Metro Lines 1 and 2.

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