In recent years, Cairo has faced a growing challenge related to urban mobility and traffic congestion. With a population exceeding 20 million, the Egyptian capital needs innovative transport solutions, and this is where the monorail comes in, an ambitious project that promises to transform the city's mobility landscape.
The Cairo Monorail is a two-line, elevated rapid transit system. Currently still under construction, it is expected to become the longest driverless monorail in the world.
Once completed, the two lines will create the first public transportation connecting New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City to the Cairo metropolitan area. The main objective is to alleviate congestion, provide rapid and reliable transport and promote sustainable use of mobility resources.
Unlike traditional subways, the monorail is less expensive to build and can be installed in areas with limited space, thus reducing environmental and architectural impact.
The Cairo Monorail not only aims to improve mobility, but also offers significant environmental benefits. Thanks to reduced noise pollution and low CO2 emissions, the system represents an ecological solution compared to traditional means of transport.
Orascom entrusted Bosco with the design and construction not only of the Central Control Room, but also of the 22 smaller control centers present on the section of the New Administrative Capital line.
The Cairo Monorail control room is designed to manage and monitor the entire transportation system in real time. It is a high-tech environment equipped with latest generation screens and softwares, which allow operators to monitor the flow of passengers, the position of trains and the status of the lines in real time.
The large central control center was designed down to the smallest detail by our technicians, who were also present during the installation phase to reduce the risk of errors. The project takes into account not only the technical needs of the control room, but also the roles and teamwork of the operators.
What is most striking about the control room is the large 2500XL Series console with double top for monitor housing. Composed in a gull-wing shape, the control console is equipped with cabinets under the work surface to house the many electronic equipment.
Another 2500XL Series circular console is positioned in the center of the room on a raised level and intended for supervision.
Orascom has chosen a control room with a great visual impact, light but robust, and finally very spacious for the ergonomic organization of the equipment and cable flows.
