El-Shohadaa station
El-Shohadaa الشهداء | ||
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| Cairo Metro rapid transit station | ||
| Operated by | Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operation | |
| Line(s) | Line 1 Line 2 | |
| Platforms | 4 (2 island platforms) | |
| Tracks | 4 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Underground | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1987 (Line 1) 1996 (Line 2) | |
| Previous names | Mubarak | |
| Services | ||
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El-Shohadaa ("The Martyrs") is a central interchange station on the Cairo Metro, serving both Line 1 and Line 2. It is located beneath Ramses Square (Midan Ramses) in downtown Cairo, near the main Cairo Ramses railway station.
History
The station originally opened as part of Line 1 in 1987 under the name "Mubarak", in reference to then-President Hosni Mubarak. It was renamed El-Shohadaa (The Martyrs) following the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.
Line 2 platforms were added in 1996, making El-Shohadaa a major transfer point between the first two metro lines.
Layout
The station has four tracks and two island platforms across two levels:
- Upper level: Line 1
- Lower level: Line 2
Both lines intersect perpendicularly underground.
Services and Facilities
- Ticketing counters and machines
- Escalators and elevators
- Electronic route maps
- Security screening and surveillance
- Commercial kiosks and convenience stores
Nearby Landmarks
- Ramses Railway Station (mainline national railway hub)
- Al-Fath Mosque
- Ramses Hilton Hotel
- Downtown Cairo shopping areas
Incidents
El-Shohadaa has been the site of high foot traffic and occasional crowd-related issues due to its central location and connectivity. Security has been enhanced over the years.
See also
References
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