National Authority for Tunnels
الهيئة القومية للأنفاق | |
| Founded | 1983 |
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| Type | Government agency |
| Focus | Railway electrification, rapid transit |
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Region served | Egypt |
| Website | nat.gov.eg |
The National Authority for Tunnels (Arabic: الهيئة القومية للأنفاق) is one of the agencies of the Ministry of Transportation in Egypt.[1] It was established under Law No. 113 of 1983, with the aim of implementing and operating railway electrification and rapid transit projects in Egypt by conducting technical and economic research related to the project, as well as contracting and engaging foreign and local expertise in the execution of these projects.[2] The authority owns the Cairo Metro, which operates in the Greater Cairo, the oldest metro system in Africa.
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References
- ↑ "Sisi approves amendments to law on general authority for tunnels". Ahram Online. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "Egypt to modernize decades-old Alexandria tram in green transport push". State Information Service. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "TWINNING PROJECT FICHE – Assistance to the Egyptian Metro Company (ECM) in Reforming Railway Safety Regulations, Procedures and Practices" (PDF). Retrieved 4 August 2014.