The Egyptian Company for the Management and Operation of the Cairo Metro, on Wednesday, received the first of six new vehicles from South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem. The new cars will be added to the metro’s second line (Shubra-El Mounib). The agreement to revamp the metro’s second line includes the supply of spare parts for a period of eight years after the warranty period ends. The new vehicles include a high-capacity air-conditioning system and passageways that allow riders to move in between vehicles for more comfort. For hearing-impaired passengers, maps above the passenger doors from the inside will display the train’s path through light bulbs.

Source: Egypt Independent May 20, 2021 10:41 UTC