Cairo metro scheme, photos, description

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Cairo metro scheme, photos, description

The very first on the continent subway line opened in 1987. Today, the total length of the three existing lines of the Cairo metro is about 70 kilometers, the number of its stations - 58, and passenger traffic for the year is almost one and a half billion people.
The first line of the Cairo subway was opened in 1987. It is marked on the charts in red and its length is more than 43 km. In general, the movement of trains on the "red" thread done on the ground, and only three kilometers of its tracks - underground. The branch serves passengers on the 33 stations, and at the hour of its services are used by more than 60 thousand. Man. Line 1 connects the northern area of ​​El-Marg with southern Helwan.
In the mid 90-ies of Cairo metro significantly expanded by launching into operation the route number 2, which is colored yellow. This branch stretches from north of the station Shubra south through the city center. Its ultimate station in the south of the Egyptian capital was the university. Route length of 19 km, it runs mostly underground and crosses the Nile. On the "yellow" branch for entry and exit and transplantation on the "red" route operates 18 stations. Line 2 comes to Giza and can be used by visitors wishing to reach the famous pyramids of Cairo.
Lines 1 and 2 Cairo Metro differ from each other not only the degree of the depth of the tunnel, but the fact that the second route uses the contact rail for trains. On the first line used for this contact network.
Each part of the Cairo subway has two cars, designed for women. They can be used in the daytime.
Cairo traffic jams and congestion on the streets of the city led to multimillion what authorities are planning to open another four subway lines Cairo. The main project - line 3, which will connect the city with an international airport. Great importance is attached gasket ring line connecting the already existing and planned routes.
Hours Metro Cairo

Cairo metro opens at 6:00 and runs until 23.30. The average interval of train depends on the time of day and can range from five to ten minutes.
Tickets for the Cairo metro

Pay the fare on the subway in Cairo is to purchase a ticket at the stations. The price of travel does not depend on the distance of travel. Cairo subway is among the most inexpensive in the world.

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