CAF has signed three contracts with Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to modernise and maintain rolling stock on Cairo Metro Lines 1 and 2. Valued at more than €450 million, the agreements strengthen the Spanish company’s presence in Egypt and consolidate its partnership with NAT and the Egyptian Ministry of Transport.

The projects will be financed through Spain’s Fund for the Internationalisation of Business (FIEM), managed by the State Secretariat for Trade. The FIEM promotes public financing for landmark international projects led by Spanish firms, supporting the export of advanced technology and services.

CAF will carry out the complete overhaul of 39 metro units operating on Line 2, extending their service life by 20 years. The works include:

Alongside modernisation, CAF will provide 10 years of full maintenance for the 39 Line 2 units, covering system resets and mechanical overhauls. The maintenance programme will run in parallel with the modernisation process.

In addition, CAF will also undertake the 10-year maintenance of 23 Line 1 units, currently being refurbished under a contract signed in 2021. This maintenance agreement will come into effect once the modernisation work is completed.

The new contracts build on CAF’s ongoing work for NAT, which includes the rehabilitation of Line 1 units and the refurbishment of the Kozzika maintenance depot. They highlight CAF’s ability to deliver integrated rail solutions that combine modernisation with long-term support services, enhancing urban mobility in major cities.

“By investing in advanced rolling stock modernisation and maintenance, CAF is helping improve the passenger experience and supporting the Egyptian government’s drive to expand and modernise its public transport network,” the company said.

Egypt is pursuing an ambitious programme to expand and improve its transport infrastructure, making it a key growth market for international railway suppliers. The support of FIEM funding has enabled Spanish companies to take part in these projects, promoting the competitiveness of national industries in passenger transport systems.