Alexandria Metro First Phase Will Begin Operating in May 2027
The Abu Qir metro will connect with the upgraded Raml Tram between Victoria and Raml, aligning networks under one system during ongoing works.
The first phase of the Alexandria Metro will start operating in May 2027. The National Authority for Tunnels stated that trial operation for the Abu Qir line is scheduled to begin in March 2027, as confirmed by Major General Tarek El Goweily during a briefing held at the Raml Tram development project site in Alexandria.
El Goweily said the new metro will integrate directly with the rehabilitation and development of the Raml Tram from Victoria Station to Raml Station, linking key districts within a unified mass transit network. He added that the National Authority for Tunnels has coordinated workforce measures for existing tram staff during implementation.
Technical and administrative employees from the old tram system have been redistributed across government entities, including Egyptian ports and the National Railways, under a Cabinet decision forming a high committee to manage their reintegration while preserving employment and financial rights.
During the project period, selected staff will undergo training on electronic operating systems and high safety specifications, with the intention to return them to their roles on the upgraded Raml Tram once it enters service.
The Raml Tram upgrade is proceeding on a 24‑month schedule. The plan includes consolidating stops to 24 modern stations with regular 500‑metre spacing, targeting service for 450,000 passengers daily.
An elevated alignment covering 11 stations is being built to improve surface traffic conditions, alongside a redesigned and expanded main depot featuring an additional storage level. New stations will include lifts and facilities to serve people with disabilities, and the architectural character of five heritage stations will be retained.
The upgraded tram system is planned to operate a fleet of 30 trains with a capacity of 610 passengers per train and a maximum operating speed of 70 km per hour, with a point‑to‑point journey time of 33 minutes on the line.
