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Third Talgo train to start operating Thursday on Cairo-Alexandria line

Egyptian Minister of Transport, Kamel al-Wazir, announced operating the third Talgo train on the Cairo-Alexandria line, starting on Thursday. This comes after the trial operation of the train on the Cairo-Alexandria line which started at the end of December, ended. The second train operated on the Cairo/ Luxor line last month, and the fourth train …

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Egypt Independent March 16, 2023

PM visits Alexandria to follow up progress of development projects

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly paid a visit to Alexandria to follow up development progress of projects carried out in the coastal governorate. The visit is part of the government’s efforts to follow up on the implementation of national development and services projects nationwide. The Premier toured Alexandria railway station and was briefed about development progress …

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Egypt Independent December 31, 2022

Cairo-Alexandria train derails, no casualties

On Tuesday, a passenger train on the Cairo-Alexandria line derailed while entering Damanhour station, without any casualties. The accident resulted in the delay of train movement on the line before returning to normal. Local media reported that the Egyptian Railways Authority opened an urgent investigation into the incident. Train accidents have been a common occurrence …

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Egypt Independent September 21, 2022

Soaring prices for North Coast concerts, yet huge turnout

Alexandria and other coastal cities attracted the summer crowd looking to enjoy water, sea, beaches, and big stars, but now the map of summer concerts changed, and the North Coast alone became the focus of the attention of the holidaymakers. However the summer 2022 season has not been without controversy. Stars demanded high prices, white …

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Egypt Independent July 26, 2022

State of emergency declared on Alexandria beaches due to high wind speed

The Central Administration for Tourism and Resorts in Alexandria, Egypt, declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, upon a warning from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority about increased wind speed and high waves. According to the Central Administration for Tourism and Resorts statement, all measures and preparations have been taken to ensure the safety of beach-goers. …

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Egypt Independent July 20, 2022

Photos: Alexandria Governorate issues statement on cutting trees at neighborhoods

Alexandria Governorate issued an official statement on Monday commenting on viral photos of trees being chopped down in neighborhoods. The statement explained that these are from the work of a specialized technical committee formed to count and remove dead palm trees and trees that are at risk of falling and damaging property or citizens. After …

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Egypt Independent May 31, 2022

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