Egypt has announced plans to construct a railway line connecting to Sudan. The move aims to strengthen transport and trade links with Sudan mark a sig
Egypt has announced plans to construct a railway line connecting to Sudan. The move aims to strengthen transport and trade links with Sudan mark a significant step towards fostering regional integration and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt’s Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir revealed the plans and said the proposed rail way line will connect Abu Simbel’s high-speed electric train station to Wadi Halfa in Sudan. The railway will facilitate smoother and more cost-effective transport of goods, supporting trade expansion.
Trade boost
The improved transport network can attract more tourists, particularly given Abu Simbel’s prominence as a heritage site. Enhanced connectivity aligns with broader initiatives to strengthen ties between Egypt and Sudan and promote regional cooperation.
By integrating multiple transport modes—rail, road, and river—Egypt is positioning itself as a central hub for trade and connectivity in the region. The country is already connected to Sudan through three land transport axes, the first axis Toshka-Arqin lies west of the Nile River over 100 kilometers, Qastal-Wadi Halfa east of the Nile stretches over of 35 kilometers, and the third axis on the Red Sea coast extends from Halayeb Port to Port Sudan spanning 280 kilometers.
A navigational route along Lake Nasser from Aswan to Wadi Halfa will be revitalized. This includes constructing a new river dock at Wadi Halfa Port to boost maritime trade. In addition to three land ports on the Egyptian-Sudanese border, namely Qastal, Arqin, and Ras Hadarba, there is a plan to establish logistics zones in Qastal and Arqin to serve trade exchange between the two countries.