Project Phases and Completion
The route of Line 3, Phase 3, extends from Attaba to Rod El Farag Axis north of Imbaba, passing through the Ring Road to Etay El Baroud Railway. It heads south to Cairo University, crossing Gameat El Dewal Street and Boulak El Dakrour to connect with Line 2 at Cairo University Station. This phase covers a total length of approximately 17.7 km and includes 15 stations. The project is divided into three parts:
Phase 3A
Completed on October 6, 2022, Phase 3A spans 4 km from Attaba to El Kit Kat. This section includes four underground stations: Nasser, Maspero, Safaa Hegazy, and El Kit Kat.
Phase 3B
Phase 3B, completed on October 6, 2023, extends 6.6 km from El Kit Kat to the final station at Rod El Farag Axis. This section comprises six stations: one underground station (El Sudan), four elevated stations (Imbaba, El Bohy, El Qawmia El Arabia, and the Ring Road), and one at-grade level station at Rod El Farag Axis.
Phase 3C
The final part, Phase 3C, was completed on March 18, 2024. This phase covers 7.1 km, extending from El Kit Kat to Cairo University Station. It includes five stations: three underground stations (El Tawfikia, Wadi El Nile, and Gameat El Dewal) and two elevated stations (Cairo University and Boulak El Dakrour).
Each phase has been meticulously managed to ensure timely completion, adherence to high-quality standards, and strict compliance with safety protocols.
A Comprehensive Approach to Construction
The project's successful implementation began with the recruitment of suitable personnel and the deployment of essential project and construction management tools. By fostering close coordination between departments, the project team minimized information exchange disruptions and efficiently managed project changes.
Maintaining a robust and constant relationship with the client, the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), was crucial. This ensured that client requests were addressed promptly and effectively. Furthermore, comprehensive stakeholder engagement, particularly with residents in affected neighborhoods like Zamalek, helped mitigate concerns and address challenges related to displacement and data collection.
Quality control and safety were paramount throughout the project. The team performed rigorous inspections of all construction materials, using various test methods as needed, and documented each inspection for client review. Daily progress monitoring and schedule compliance checks ensured the project stayed on track.
Active involvement in the design phase allowed for necessary analyses at every stage, aligning quality, safety, cost, and time with the project schedule. Cost control measures included verifying contractor payment certificates and maintaining accurate financial records.
The team took an active role in testing and commissioning, ensuring all systems functioned as planned. This included participating in discipline-specific tests, recording results, and presenting them to the client.
Weekly project progress reports kept the client informed of developments. Meetings with local authorities and stakeholders, as requested by the client, facilitated smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
The project acknowledged its environmental and social impacts. Efforts were made to minimize noise, dust, and congestion during construction, ensuring the community's quality of life was not unduly compromised.
