Alstom puts Deirut section of the Beni Suef Assuyt line in Egypt into service

Alstom puts Deirut section of the Beni Suef Assuyt line in Egypt into service

Alstom has successfully installed and commissioned it’s SIL 4 signalling Electronic Interlocking SYSTEM (IXL solution-SmartLock 400 GP), including a support system and SCADA that supervises and controls different subsystems, based on Alstom ICONIS, TLC system and 11 kv power supply sub-station.

Deirut is one of the longest sectors; it’s connected with Abu Qurqas, El Roda and Mallawi stations which are already in service given over 50 km of line which is fully operative with Alstom’s system including contraflow function.

Adding to the 45 km, the speed can reach up to 160 km/hr with a headway of 220 trains/day. Overall, the length commissioned is 100 km with 7 stations, 32 level crossings and 160-point machines.

“Deirut is the 7th commissioned sector of the Beni Suef Assuyt Project. We continue to press ahead despite all the challenges, and I am truly thankful for the dedication that the project team has shown during this period. I am also very thankful for the continued support from our Client ENR. We will pursue our long-term partnership in the country to better address the customers’ mobility needs and offer them smart, green and innovative solutions fitting with their expectations” said Mohamed Khalil, managing director, Alstom Egypt.

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22nd February 2021