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Cairo Metro

Metro system
The Cairo Metro is the rapid transit system in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It was the first of the three full-fledged metro systems in Africa and the first in the Middle East to be constructed. It was opened in 1987 as Line 1 from Helwan to Ramses... Wikipedia
Began operation: September 27, 1987
Annual ridership: 1.314 billion (FY2015)
Daily ridership: 3.6 million
Electrification: Line 1: Overhead line,1.5 kV DC; Line 2: Third rail, 750 V DC; Line 3: Third rail
Number of lines: 3
Number of stations: 84
Operator(s): Cairo Metro - The Egyptian Co. for Metro Management & Operation