The Egyptian Ministry of Transport has announced the start of passenger trial operation for the third segment of Phase 3 of Metro Line 3 (3C), commencing on Wednesday, May 15.
This 7.1-kilometer route connects El-Tawfikia Station to Cairo University via Wadi El-Nil Street, the Arab League University, and Boulaq El-Dakrour. It has five stations: three subterranean (El Tawfikia, Wadi El-Nil, and Arab League University), one surface (Boulaq El-Dakrour), and one elevated (Cairo University).
The Ministry stated that the successful completion of the non-passenger trial operation phase for this segment included testing all systems such as lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, fire fighting, and others to ensure their functionality and complete integration. Additionally, trains were operated for dynamic testing to ensure the safety and security of all project components.
With the commencement of passenger trial operation for this final segment of Line 3, the entire line has been opened to the public. The line runs from Adly Mansour Central Interchange Station, passing through Kit Kat and branching north to Rod El-Farag Axis and south to Cairo University. The Egyptian Ministry of Transport has announced the commencement of passenger trial operation for the third segment of Phase 3 of Metro Line 3 (3C), starting from Wednesday, May 15.
This segment is 7.1 kilometers long and extends from El-Tawfikia Station to Cairo University, passing through Wadi El-Nil Street, the Arab League University, and Boulaq El-Dakrour. It includes five stations: three underground stations (El-Tawfikia, Wadi El-Nil, and Arab League University), one surface station (Boulaq El-Dakrour), and one elevated station (Cairo University).
The Ministry stated that the successful completion of the non-passenger trial operation phase for this segment included testing all systems such as lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, fire fighting, and others to ensure their functionality and complete integration. Additionally, trains were operated for dynamic testing to ensure the safety and security of all project components.
With the commencement of passenger trial operation for this final segment of Line 3, the entire line has been opened to the public. The line runs from Adly Mansour Central Interchange Station, passing through Kit Kat and branching north to Rod El-Farag Axis and south to Cairo University.
