Egypt–Sudan Railway Committee
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Plan
The proposed railway line to link the two countries is between Aswan and Wadi Halfa. The line will be around 500 km in length. [2]
The plan with distance is as follows:
Aswan (0 km)-
border (450 km) - Wadi Halfa (500 km)
- Khartoum capital {900 km)
Timeline
2021
- Agreement [3]
Challenges
The main problem is the difference in terms of gauge between the two countries which lead to a Break of gauge.
Egypt has the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) whereas Sudan uses a narrow gauge of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) . [2]
It is expected that the line between Khartoum and Wadi Halfa would be upgraded to standard gauge. [4]
Standard gauge would also enhance the extension of the line to serve other countries in the Nile valley.
Other challenges include adoption of
Ferry
A weekly ferry service on the Nile River connects the Egyptian railhead at Aswan with the Sudan railhead at Wadi Halfa.[5] This ferry is made redundant by the new rail link.
