High Speed Train Main Depot- Green Line

Situated in 6^th of October City, Egypt, the project covers a land area of approximately 2,500,000 m², with a total built-up area of 160,000 m². It consists of 46 buildings designed to support the operation and maintenance activities of the High-Speed Train Green Line.

The depot comprises approximately 28 km of railway tracks connecting its facilities and buildings. It serves as the main operations and maintenance depot for the 660 km Green Line.

The main building categories and functions include:

1. Two Stabling Yards

Two stabling yards with a combined capacity of 50 trainsets, accommodating the following rolling stock:

• Velaro Express Trains operating at speeds of up to 230 km/h.
• Desiro Regional Trains operating at speeds of up to 160 km/h.
• Vectron Freight Trains operating at speeds of up to 120 km/h.

2. Operations Control Centre (OCC)

The depot houses the Operations Control Centre (OCC), one of the largest railway control centers in Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Network. It monitors and controls train movements, signaling systems, and railway operations across the entire 2,000 km network, covering the Green, Red, and Blue Lines.

3. Heavy Maintenance Workshop

The depot’s main heavy maintenance workshop covers more than 66,000 m² and is dedicated to servicing and overhauling all train types operating across the network.

1. Heavy Maintenance and Overhaul

• Major inspections and scheduled overhauls.
• Replacement of critical components and systems.
• Repair of structural elements, bogies, wheelsets, and traction equipment.

1. Specialized Maintenance Facilities

• Lifting jack systems capable of raising complete trainsets.
• Inspection pits and elevated platforms for underframe and roof-level access.
• Wheel lathes, machining equipment, testing benches, and maintenance support systems.

4. Specialized Depot Facilities

The depot comprises a range of dedicated operational and maintenance facilities, including:

• Wheel Diagnostic System.
• Automatic Train Washing Plant.
• Fresh Water Refilling and Sanding Silo Facility.
• REL Workshop.
• Paint Shop and Trainset Disassembly/Reassembly Area.
• Manual Washing Bay for Pre-Cleaning and Locomotive Washing.
• Bogie Intermediate Storage Facility.

5. Ancillary and Operational Buildings

Supporting infrastructure and operational facilities include:

• Electrical substations.
• Security and access control facilities.
• Waste management buildings.
• Driver accommodation.
• Maintenance and support workshops.
• Administrative and operational support buildings.

This strategically important depot serves as a key operational hub for Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Network, providing comprehensive maintenance, train stabling, operational control, and support services for passenger and freight operations.