Signaling Modernization ( المشروع الاول تحديث الاشارات )

The first Project is a signaling systems upgrade from Arab el-Raml to Alexandria and centralized traffic control (CTC) for that section and Cairo – Banha (on the same Cairo-Alexandria line). The section was selected on the basis of a multi-criteria assessment of the network giving special attention to congestion levels and safety situation. When completed, this section will be the most modern part of the Egyptian railway network in terms of signaling and safety standards.

The signaling system to be implemented on the existing right of way will comprise an automatic block signaling system (on open line), electronic interlocking systems (in stations), and a level-crossing protection system. In addition, the Project will finance a computerized CTC, offering sophisticated information to railway staff, including: (i) command and monitoring of train circulation, (ii) a presentation-of-train graph, (iii) event recording, and (iv) dispatcher communications.