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Alexandria to Replace Tram with High-Speed Light Rail System

1/29/2026

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Authorities in Alexandria, Egypt, will replace the Raml tram line with a digitally controlled light rail system, starting next week, funded by the European Investment Bank and France’s development agency.
The project aims to double travel speed and cut journey times by more than 30 minutes, drawing mixed public reaction.
The renovation will take two years.
Yasmin Kandil, an urban mobility specialist, cautions the project may prioritize vehicles over aesthetics.

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Authorities in Alexandria, Egypt, will replace the Raml tram line with a digitally controlled light rail system, starting next week, funded by the European Investment Bank and France’s development agency.
The project aims to double travel speed and cut journey times by more than 30 minutes, drawing mixed public reaction.
The renovation will take two years.
Yasmin Kandil, an urban mobility specialist, cautions the project may prioritize vehicles over aesthetics.