Egypt is continuing work on Cairo Metro Line 4, with the first phase of the project expected to begin operations during the first half of 2028.
The announcement follows progress on a major tunnelling section stretching approximately 6.35 kilometres between Hadaeq El Ashgar and Pyramids stations, marking another milestone in one of Cairo’s largest ongoing transportation projects.
According to the National Authority for Tunnels, the first phase of Line 4 will extend around 19 kilometres and include 17 stations connecting the western areas of 6th of October City to Fustat in Old Cairo.
The route is expected to pass through several major locations and landmarks, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, Remaya Square, and Haram Street. It will also integrate with Cairo’s existing metro network through interchange stations connecting with Metro Line 1 at El-Malek El-Saleh and Metro Line 2 at Giza Station.
Officials stated that the line is projected to transport nearly two million passengers daily once fully operational, helping reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility across Greater Cairo.
Construction is currently being carried out by a consortium of Egyptian companies using multiple tunnel boring machines operating simultaneously across different sections of the route.
Meanwhile, a separate partnership involving Mitsubishi Corporation and Orascom Construction is overseeing the line’s electromechanical systems and rolling stock. Authorities confirmed that 23 trains are currently under production, with the first expected to arrive in 2026.
Future expansion plans for Metro Line 4 are also under study, including proposed connections to the New Administrative Capital, Capital Airport, and other transport systems such as monorails and light rail networks.
The project forms part of Egypt’s wider strategy to modernise public transportation infrastructure and strengthen links between residential districts, cultural landmarks, and major urban centres across Cairo.
