Egypt to build metro lines in Qalyubia, Dakahlia and Assiut

Egypt aims to set up metro lines in three governorates outside of Cairo to curb congestion and improve the country’s transportation system, Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir said, according to Al Ahram. Under the initiative, Qalyubia governorate is expected to have an 8.7 km metro extension completed over one year with a cost of nearly EGP 8 bn. No time frame or cost were mentioned for either Dakahlia or Assiut.