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title: Alexandria metro reinvents itself with SYSTRA
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# Alexandria metro reinvents itself with SYSTRA

![Alexandria metro reinvents itself with SYSTRA](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gettyimages-1163925821.jpg)

The NAT, the National Authority for Tunnels, is preparing to convert a historic
railway line into a regional metro line in Alexandria to serve and relieve
congestion in this conurbation of more than 5 million inhabitants.

The construction and its extension is being carried out in several phases as
described below:

- Phase 1: Aboukir station to Misr station (about 22km) – under construction
- And an extension in several phases:
  - Phase 2 A (Extension): From Kafr Abdo station to Max station (about 17.5km)
  - Phase 2 B (Extension): From Max station to the station situated at KM 21 of
    the Alexandria – Matrouh route (about 13.5km)
  - Phase 3 (Extension): From the KM 21 station to the Burj Al Arab station
    (about 20km)

NAT has just entrusted us with studies for the extension of the metro to KM 21
station, i.e. phases 2A and 2B. SYSTRA’s assignment will be to carry out
preparatory technical, economic, financial and environmental studies, as well as
a social, health and safety impact assessment, with the aim of securing project
financing from an international lender.

![chaabane_faical](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chaabane_faical.jpg)

> Contributing to a project to turn a suburban railway line into a high
> frequency, modern and efficient metro represents a real challenge for our
> experts, and we will look forward to carrying out our assignment successfully
> on behalf of our client NAT. The upgraded metro line will encourage the use of
> public transport and thereby promote sustainable mobility.
> Faiçal Chaabane, Senior Vice President, SYSTRA Egypt and North Africa cluster

![Egypt, Alexandria - The main (Misr) station...](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gettyi3-660x660.jpg)

_Façade of the central train station (Misr Station) built in Ottoman Empire architecture_

## Connecting Alexandria to Burj Al-Arab Airport

The primary objective of this extension, which will double the length of the
metro, is to increase the range of the Alexandria–Aboukir line from El Zahria,
up to the agglomeration of Ajami at KM 21.

In the past, SYSTRA was also involved in phase 1 of the Alexandria metro during
the feasibility studies, providing support for the preparation and award of
construction contracts and the evaluation of bids. Phase 1 is currently under
construction.

[READ THE PROJECT SHEET ON THE Alexandria Raml Tramway](https://www.systra.com/en/projects/alexandria-raml-tramway-egypt/)

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