09/08/2026
Nagaa Hammadi–Luxor Railway Modernization Project: Progress Update
A major milestone has been achieved on the Nagaa Hammadi–Luxor Railway Modernization Project with the successful commissioning and integration of the Electronic Interlocking System (EIS) sector at Qos Station, marking the fifth EIS sector to enter service, following the completion of Apnod, Rahmania, Qeft, and Deshna stations.
The newly commissioned 11 km EIS sector is fully equipped with modern signaling and control systems, advancing the phased modernization of the Nagaa Hammadi–Luxor railway corridor.
The project upgrades a 118 km railway corridor spanning 14 stations and 45 level crossings to Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL4) standards through the implementation of an Electronic Interlocking System (EIS), the highest level of functional safety for railway signaling.
This project forms part of Orascom Construction’s rail modernization track record in Egypt, which includes the modernization of the Cairo–Beni Suef railway corridor and ongoing upgrades to Cairo Metro Line 1, alongside the Group’s broader rail portfolio spanning Greater Cairo Metro, Abi Qir Metro, the operational East of Nile Monorail, and the High-Speed Rail Network.