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Residents evacuated to hotels following water pipe burst at Cairo Metro Line 4 station
The inspection also covered the broader progress of the first phase of Line 4, which spans 19 km and includes 17 stations. The project, being executed by Egyptian companies under the supervision of international consultants, connects 6th of October City to the El Fustat station in Old Cairo. In the second part of the first phase, assembly is underway for two additional TBMs at El Fustat station. Extending 26.9 km from El Fustat to New Cairo with 21 stations, intersecting with Metro Line 6 at Sayyeda Aisha. Upon completion, the entire line is expected to transport approximately 1.5m passengers per day, according to ministry projections.
Source: Daily News Egypt February 21, 2026 16:59 UTC
