Cairo Metro Line 2

Cairo Metro Line 2 is the second line of the Cairo Metro in Cairo, Egypt.

Line 2
Shobra El Kheima - El Mounib
Attaba station
Overview
Native nameالخط الثاني
StatusOperational
OwnerNational Authority for Tunnels (Egyptian state)
LocaleCairo
Termini
  • El Mounib
  • Shubra el Kheima
Stations20
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemCairo Metro
Operator(s)Cairo Metro - The Egyptian Co. for Metro Management & Operation
Daily ridership895,000 (FY 2009/2010)
History
Opened1996
Technical
Line length21.6 km (13.42162 mi)
CharacterMixed
3 Stations Elevated
5 Stations At-grade
12 Stations Underground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationThird rail, 750 V DC
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
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