Alexandria Metro Will Begin Trial Operations in 2027

Trial operations for the Alexandria Metro are targeted to begin in May 2027 on the corridor between Abu Qir and Misr Station, according to National Authority for Tunnels head Dr Tarek Gweily.

The route will stretch 21.7 kilometres from Abu Qir railway station to Misr Station in Alexandria. Gweily said the project is intended to increase public transport capacity, reduce congestion and improve safety by removing level crossings, illegal crossings and traffic intersections along the line.

The metro is also being developed as a greener mass transit system, with the National Authority for Tunnels positioning it as part of wider efforts to improve public transport within Alexandria.