Egypt opens first phase of Cairo monorail connecting to new desert capital

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Egypt opened the first phase of its high-speed monorail, connecting Cairo to a new desert capital. The 16-stop section links the new administrative capital to eastern Cairo, part of a $4.5 billion plan to improve transit and reduce fuel consumption. This project is a key component of Egypt's new administrative capital megaproject and broader infrastructure development goals.


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