Egypt leads Africa in railway connection

Here’s a clear and structured summary of the provided information about Egypt’s railway network:

Egyptian Railway Network Overview

Ownership & Operation: Egyptian National Railways (ENR) owns and operates the national railway network.

Network Extent:

Current total length: Approximately 10,500 km (6,500 mi).

Under construction: An additional 5,500 km (3,400 mi). #africanreportfiles

Electrification:

Only 63 km (39 mi) are electrified.

Electrified routes include commuter lines between Cairo–Helwan and Cairo–Heliopolis.

Geographic Concentration: Most lines are concentrated in the Nile Delta, radiating outward from Cairo.

Modernization Efforts:

Major investments in high-speed rail.

Ongoing extensions to metro lines.

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