Bombardier Innovia Monorail

Hill International Selected as Project Manager for the NAC and 6th of October City Monorail Lines Project in Egypt

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Hill International, Inc. CEO Raouf Ghali said of the award, This is an exciting project for all involved, and represents the continuing strength of the North African market in general and Egypt in particular.

Key Points: 
  • Hill International, Inc. CEO Raouf Ghali said of the award, This is an exciting project for all involved, and represents the continuing strength of the North African market in general and Egypt in particular.
  • Built by Egypts National Authority for Tunnels, the estimated U.S. $4 billion project represents the first monorail project in North Africa and, once complete, will be the longest monorail system in the world at a combined 98.5 km.
  • The second line will be 42 km long to connect 6th of October City to Giza.
  • These are the first mass transit links to connect Greater Cairo with New Capital City and 6th of October City.

Consortium of Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors wins contract to supply and operate two monorail lines in Egypt

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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On completion of the construction phase, the consortium will be responsible for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of both lines for 30 years.

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  • On completion of the construction phase, the consortium will be responsible for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of both lines for 30 years.
  • He added, Our INNOVIA Monorail 300 technology has proved to be a game changer in the industry, as it allows fast construction of high capacity transit lines at lower costs.
  • Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 40,650 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.
  • Orascom Construction also develops and invests in infrastructure opportunities, owns 50% of BESIX Group, and holds a construction materials and property management portfolio.