Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, one of the largest engineering, construction, investment, and development companies in the Middle East and North Africa has signed a contract with National Authority for Tunnels for the implementation of the infrastructure works for the Alexandria Raml Tram Rehabilitation in Egypt.

 

The project is being set up by Hassan Allam in a joint venture with The Arab Contractors. 

 

As one of the world's oldest electrified tram networks, the Alexandria Raml Tram holds immense cultural and historical value. 

 

Its comprehensive rehabilitation will transform it into a modern, efficient, and accessible mode of transport in line with Egypt’s broader vision for environmentally friendly mass transit solutions that provide reliable and high-quality services.

 

The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of a 13.2-km tram line, the construction of a modern maintenance depot, the development of elevated viaducts at key traffic intersections, and the upgrade of 24 stations along the route, said Hassan Allam Construction in a statement. 

 

These enhancements are set to significantly reduce journey times from 60 to 35 minutes by increasing operational speed from 11 km/h to 21 km/h. 

 

The project will also decrease headways from nine minutes to just three, tripling hourly capacity from 4,700 to 13,800 passengers in each direction, it stated. 

 

In addition to improving the efficiency and reliability of Alexandria’s public transport system, the upgraded tram will support smoother traffic flow, reduce emissions, and boost environmental sustainability in the city.

 

The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel Al Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry.

 

On the contract win, CEO Hassan Allam said: "This project represents a significant milestone in the modernisation of Egypt’s public transportation infrastructure. Revitalizing the historic Raml Tram will not only improve urban mobility in Alexandria but also preserve a vital piece of the city’s cultural identity."

 

"We are proud to play a role in delivering sustainable infrastructure that supports national development goals," he stated.

 

According to him, Hassan Allam Holding is transforming transportation across the Middle East. 

 

Its critical transport infrastructure modernization projects in Egypt include Cairo Metro Line 4, the Khor Helwan Bridge – part of Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Project, Upper Egypt's Bashteel Train Station - the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, and the Light Rail Transit system connecting 10th of Ramadan City to the New Administrative Capital.

 

Regionally, the company is leading groundbreaking initiatives like Hafeet Rail – the first cross-country railway network in the Middle East connecting the UAE and Oman. 

 

In addition, it is executing civil works on the Monorail project at the prestigious King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a portfolio spanning railways, metro stations, roads, bridges, and ports, Hassan Allam Holding is driving connectivity, tourism, and economic growth.-TradeArabia News Service