The APM will integrate into the airport’s infrastructure to ensure a smooth and seamless passenger flow and reduce walking distances for passengers. Based on a "Cable Car System" which is a highly innovative public transportation rope-hauled system, the new APM will be a high-performance, cost-effective solution for passenger transportation at CAI. The main station will be located between T2/T3 and will become an integral part of the bridge connecting the two terminals. The 1.8 KM track will be ready in 24 Months after contract award i.e. the system will go into operation by the end of 2010.

Manufacturer: Poma-Leitner Group

http://www.funivie.org/cantieri/albums/wpw-20090424/cairo4.jpg

http://www.funivie.org/cantieri/albums/wpw-20090424/cairo3.jpg

http://www.funivie.org/cantieri/albums/wpw-20090424/cairo2.jpg

Thanks for the photos :). A people mover is really needed. It will be much better then the current shuttle bus.

Any new?

:banana::banana::banana::nuts::banana::banana::banana:

Any new?

Any new?

yep check the Egyptian Forum for News :)

We were discussing this in the Cairo Airport Terminal 3 thread, thats why this thread is so empty, but whatever, lets continue discussion about this project here. Anyways:

Construction Update by egypt69:

I took these pics on 9/07/2010, when I arrived at Cairo Airport:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/CairoBoy94/JED-CAI%20on%20SV/P7080089.jpg

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/CairoBoy94/JED-CAI%20on%20SV/P7080093.jpg

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/CairoBoy94/JED-CAI%20on%20SV/P7080092.jpg

And the first monorail station at Terminal 1:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/CairoBoy94/JED-CAI%20on%20SV/P7080095.jpg


:cheers:

great updates egypt69

great indeed Thank alot ya man.

No problem guys, anytime ;)


Ok, this thread is lacking alot of project info since we were discussing this in the Terminal 3 thread. So here is some more info:

http://www.cairo-airport.com/images/apm_sml.gif

The Automated People Mover will integrate into the airport’s infrastructure to ensure a smooth and seamless passenger flow and reduce walking distances for passengers. Based on a "Cable Car System" which is a highly innovative public transportation rope-hauled system, the new APM will be a high-performance, cost-effective solution for passenger transportation at CAI. The main station will be located between T2/T3 and will become an integral part of the bridge connecting the two terminals. The 1.8 KM track is expected to go into operation by mid of 2011 and will link T1 , the Air Mall , the Multi-storey Car Park and Terminals 2/3.

From www.cairo-airport.com


Now, I have 2 very good videos, which I highly recommend!:

Video 1: http://www.cairo-airport.com/projects_ongoing.asp#apm (Go to the "Automated People Mover Section" and click on the "Click Here to watch the APM Video" link.

Video 2: http://www.vimeo.com/5999868 (this is a really great video, showing monorail cars, station design & info etc)



And finally, another pic I took:



http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/CairoBoy94/IMG_0074.jpg

:cheers:

Great update! BTW Monorail station Terminal 2/3 will be inside Terminal 2!

As you can see here:

http://www.ecgsa.com/entrepot/cairointernationalairportterminalbuilding2renovati_Cairo_International_Airport_TB2_-_3.JPG_800x600.jpg

http://www.ecgsa.com/entrepot/cairointernationalairportterminalbuilding2renovati_Cairo_International_Airport_TB2_-_5.JPG_800x600.jpg

OMG, those renders are awesome I am loving this airport. :banana:

Yeah, its a good idea. Its better to have 1 station for both T2 & T3, since they're both really close together, its more feasible.

Great airport ! :cheers:

Cairo Airport Company Chairman Hassan Rashed has decided to send the electric shuttle train intended to link Cairo International Airport’s three main terminals back to France--where it was manufactured--to be replaced with a new one.

The decision came after the original shuttle was severely damaged by recent storms near Alexandria as it was being transported to Egypt by sea.

Rashed told Al-Masry Al-Youm that he had informed the French manufacturers of the shuttle of his decision, saying that, even if sea water had not leaked into the shuttle’s working parts, the vibrations that occurred as a result of the storm may have damaged it.

He went on to note that the relevant insurance company would be responsible for the transportation costs incurred by the shuttle's return to France. He stressed that, despite the setback, the shuttle service would commence operations in July as originally planned.

According to Rashed, the technical committee responsible for assessing damage to the shuttle was unable to assess the extent of the damage since the ship transporting it was still at sea.

And there goes the first delay!

lol, but this time it's out of hand they couldn't stop the storm.

On the other hand they could of predicted or had a Plan B.

Don't forget to post the source :)

Thanks for the update :D

Thanks for the update Egypt69, this is definetly a good idea. I hope they keep the project on.

And there goes the first delay!

Yikes :(

Thanks for the update Egypt69, this is definetly a good idea. I hope they keep the project on.

:cheers1:

لجنة فنية بميناء الأسكندرية لمعاينة القطار الآلى الخاص بربط 3 مبان بمطار القاهرة

تبدأ غدا الأحد اللجنة الفنية، المشكل
ة من شركة القطارات الفرنسية وإدارة الجمارك والنيابة العامة وشركة التأمين فى معاينة عربات القطار الآلى، الخاص بربط المبانى الثلاثة لمطار القاهرة، لتحديد حجم الأضرار التى لحقت به، ومدى صلاحيته فنيا، بعد تعرض السفينة الناقلة له لعواصف شديدة قبالة سواحل الإسكندرية، أدت إلى جنوحها وإصابتها بأضرار بالغة.

صرح الطيار حسن راشد، رئيس شركة ميناء القاهرة الجوى بأنه فى حالة ما إذا تبين للجنة عدم صلاحية عربات القطار الثلاث للتشغيل، فإنه سيتم شحنها مرة أخرى إلى فرنسا وتسليمها للشركة الصانعة لتسلم عربات أخرى جديدة بدلا منها.

يذكر أن القطار الآلى، كان مقررا تركيبه وتشغيلة تجريبيا يوم الأربعاء الماضى بمطار القاهرة، إلا أن سوء الأحوال الجوية والأضرار التى لحقت بالسفينة الإيطالية الناقلة له، حالت دون وصوله فى الموعد المحدد.

http://www.soutalex.com/home/alexandria-news/4453.html

I hope that explains it. so now they finished the line that links T3 and they were going to ship the people move to Cairo Intl. T3 for first test by today and they failed to do that due to the bad weather condition.

But is the track complete? 'end of 2010' deadline and all?!

:)
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تركيب العربة الأولى للقطار الآلى بالمطار

http://www.youm7.com/images/NewsPics/large/s620113001441.jpg
انتهى مهندسو مشروع القطار الآلى بميناء القاهرة الجوى، من تركيب العربة الأولى أعلى الكوبرى العلوى الذى يربط مبانى المطار الثلاثة اليوم الأربعاء، على أن يتوالى تركيب اثنين آخرين، ويبدأ تشغيلهم تجريبيا السبت القادم.

وصرح الطيار حسن راشد رئيس شركة ميناء القاهرة الجوى، بأن مشروع القطار الآلى إضافة مشرفة لمطار القاهرة، يهدف إلى خدمة الركاب، ويربط القطار بين المبانى الثلاثة بالمطار والجراج المتعدد الطوابق والمول التجارى فى 5 دقائق، مشيرا إلى أنه يعمل بدون سائق ويدار إليكترونيا.

وأضاف، راشد أن استلام العربات المتبقية من الشركة المصنعة سيكون فى أكتوبر القادم.:banana:

Some impressions of how the APM stations look like:

http://www.eegma.com/HTML/Automated.aspx

I'm amazed! Very nice stations!

:banana:

:cheers:

:cheers2: Thanks for the update :D

@egypt69 you're so lucky you'll be there just in time for first public open :D if you ever get the chance o get on it pics from inside would be good :D

I'll try :)

Some photos I took yesterday.

The station U/C at Terminal 1:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IwkZ6vuyKbs/Thrlh6AoOII/AAAAAAAABFs/hpKh_1t2V6Q/s512/IMG_1233.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ffgmjzgMK4/ThrlyesTJdI/AAAAAAAABFw/URlLtKm_Cc8/s512/IMG_1232.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oUnqjUQgtN8/ThrmcOyb1SI/AAAAAAAABF8/89bR8DslAVU/s512/IMG_1234.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C2ZcIzE3WA4/Thrm_oh_IgI/AAAAAAAABGE/nNxZ7RC1SOM/s512/IMG_1237.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CnsM-tc4VM8/ThrnVnP4HzI/AAAAAAAABGI/PTY7rjzHDOI/s512/IMG_1238.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JUZ6xO6GOiM/ThrnjS1Xb3I/AAAAAAAABGM/4eNKAWZN2_M/s512/IMG_1239.jpg

The station at the car park looks nearly done! (notice the train too ;) )

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ep73YrtEVW8/ThrnnvGJpMI/AAAAAAAABGQ/uEDzVjqSl5I/s512/IMG_1240.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LVVbWWQdsKM/Thrn8vzen1I/AAAAAAAABGU/3aIRKbd2yHM/s512/IMG_1241.jpg

The 1st train!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HopYJHV5hno/ThrmV_yHRnI/AAAAAAAABF4/QxWAmQ87st0/s512/IMG_1235.jpg

:cheers2::cheers2: 2shta ya basha, very nice :)

:banana:great updates

:cheers1:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251705_132088213544697_114787208608131_223750_7112559_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285480_132088403544678_114787208608131_223756_6688442_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223750_132088556877996_114787208608131_223757_8267465_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224575_132088680211317_114787208608131_223759_2836837_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251580_132088863544632_114787208608131_223761_8062161_n.jpg

APM almost ready

http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2012/1081/sky1.jpg


Cairo International airport has conducted the first trial operation of its new facility, the Automated People Mover (APM), now under construction. The LE560 million mono train serves the passengers who transfer through the airport's three terminals.

The trip covers four stops, one at each terminal building and the fourth at the park, under construction at present. On Sunday, Aviation Minister Hussein Masoud joined airport officials and project engineers and technicians on a tour by the new train.

The soft opening for the APM is scheduled in next month. Massoud inspected the central control rooms and maintenance units.

Airport Chairman Hassan Rashed explained to Al-Ahram Weekly that the government maintained its commitments and obligations, particularly those related to paying back loans, no matter the current difficult conditions.

Source: Al-Ahram

:banana::cheers:

:cheers2: Can't wait to try it next time I visit :D

Love it :cheers:

http://uplud.net/ar/pic/2012/img3/1056748740.jpg
cairo airport terminal 3

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:cheers2: Looking good. BTW for some reason the 2nd video isn't working.

Awesome videos, thanks Mido. This project looks amazing.

Abdoo, both worked for me :dunno:

Now it works, notice he edited his post after my comment :D

Great videos! thanks for sharing. Looks like a great service for Cairo airport.

Great video, thank'you!

Now it works, notice he edited his post after my comment :D

2y 5edma ya 3abdo :)

will it starts operational by mid august?? i would love to try them before i travel abroad :banana:

From the look of it, I think it is operational.

It should be already operational

is it operational yet guys ?