Egypt Transportation Expansion: Metro & Airport Growth
Egypt Metro Expansion Plans – November 2025
Expert Analysis: – robertmitchell
This report summarizes planned expansions to the Cairo metro system and new lines under consideration, as reported in November 2025. The expansions aim to connect Greater Cairo with new cities and alleviate traffic congestion.
metro Line Expansions & New Lines
Here’s a breakdown of the projects:
1. Fourth metro Line:
* Current Status: Under progress.
* Planned Route:
* Al-Rehab City
* Administrative Capital
* Al-Fardous City
* Al-Hosary Square
* Phase 2: Link 6th of October City to Cairo.
* Future Consideration: Light rail link from the 4th line to the Administrative Capital.
* ongoing Study: Extension of the first phase to Hosary Square in 6th of October City.
2. First Metro Line Extension:
* Route: Al-Marj to Shebin Al-Qanater.
* Length: 19 km.
* Stations: 14 stations.
* Purpose: Alternative to the 23 July – Shibin El Qanater railway line.
* Construction: Entirely at surface level, with potential bridges/tunnels at intersections.
* Status: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed for consulting services to prepare studies.
3.Sixth Metro Line:
* Planned Route:
* Al-Khos
* Deir Al-Malak
* al-Demerdash
* Al-Abbasiya
* Al-Sayyeda Aisha
* New Maadi
* Additional Link: 3.4 km long link (destination not specified).
Summary Table
| Line | Route Highlights | Length (km) | Stations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth | Al-Rehab, Admin. Capital, Al-Fardous, Al-Hosary | N/A | N/A | Under development |
| first (Extension) | Al-marj to Shebin Al-Qanater | 19 | 14 | MoU Signed – Study Phase |
| Sixth | Al-Khos to New Maadi | N/A | N/A | Planned |
Note: “N/A” indicates details not available in the provided text.