First batch of American locomotives arrives at Alexandria Port
Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced that Alexandria Port has received the first batch of 19 new American locomotives, coming as of a deal to manufacture and supply 100 new engines for the Egypt National Railways (ENR) Authority.
This comes as part of the contract concluded with the American company Wabtec, which covers the warranty, maintenance and spare parts for the locomotives for a period of 11 years, with the support and financing of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Maintenance will be carried out by Egyptian workers.