Egypt–Sudan Railway Committee

Egypt–Sudan Railway Committee (ESRC) is a multinational committee that was created in 2008 to promote railway connecting lines between Egypt and Sudan. [1]

Plan

The proposed railway line to link the two countries is between Aswan and Wadi Halfa. The line will be around 500 km in length. [2]

The plan with distance is as follows:

Timeline

2021

Challenges

The main problem is the difference in terms of gauge between the two countries which lead to a Break of gauge.

Egypt has the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) whereas Sudan uses a narrow gauge of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) . [2]

It is expected that the line between Khartoum and Wadi Halfa would be upgraded to standard gauge. [4]

Standard gauge would also enhance the extension of the line to serve other countries in the Nile valley.

Other challenges include adoption of

Couplings - English (Egypt) - American AAR (Sudan)
Brakes - Vacuum or Air
Electrification - 25kVAC

Ferry

A weekly ferry service on the Nile River connects the Egyptian railhead at Aswan with the Sudan railhead at Wadi Halfa.[5] This ferry is made redundant by the new rail link.

See also

References
  1. "EGYPT-SUDAN RAIL LINK". Railways Africa. 31 May 2008. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008.
  2. "Build Railways for Peace in Africa". Mathaba. 29 May 2008.
  3. EG-SU Agreement
  4. "Egypt and Sudan to cooperate on international rail link". IRJ.
  5. "How to travel by train & ferry from Cairo to Khartoum & Sudan". The Man in Seat 61.
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