International Railroad Discussion > Siemens Signs MoU to Install Egypt’s First Ever HSR

The National Authority for Tunnels, a governmental authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt, and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) - together with the local companies Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) - to design, install and commission Egypt’s first ever high-speed rail transportation system. Additionally, Siemens Mobility will be providing maintenance services. The agreement comprises a rail system with a network of 1000km, with the first being a 460km high-speed line. The order value of this initial high-speed line is around 3bn$. 

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https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-signs-landmark-mou-install-egypts-first-ever-high-speed-rail-system

Which will be in service before California quits studying the situation.