Delivery of the first train by Siemens in Egypt.

Siemens delivers first of 176 Desiro electric trains in Egypt

Delivery of the first train by Siemens in Egypt. Siemens

Siemens Mobility has delivered a Desiro High-Capacity train to Alexandria – the very first of 176 trains for Egypt. These fully electric trains boast a 70 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. according to the rolling stock manufacturer. They will be put to use on three new train lines to be built in the country, also by Siemens.

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Author: Emma Dailey

Emma Dailey is an editor at RailTech.com and RailTech.be.

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