New El Marg station
New El Marg محطة المرج الجديدة | ||
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| Cairo Metro rapid transit station | ||
| Location | El Marg, Cairo, Egypt | |
| Operated by | Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operation | |
| Line(s) | Line 1 | |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |
| Tracks | 2 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Elevated | |
| History | ||
| Opened | May 7, 2013 | |
| Services | ||
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New El Marg station is a station on Cairo Metro Line 1, located in the El Marg district of northern Cairo, Egypt. It serves as the northeastern terminus of Line 1 and was built to ease congestion at the original El Marg station.
History
New El Marg station officially opened on May 7, 2013. It was constructed as part of a project to separate terminal operations from the older El Marg station and improve passenger flow, as the northern end of Line 1 experienced heavy overcrowding.
Design
The station is elevated and features two side platforms serving two tracks. It was designed to handle higher passenger capacity than the original El Marg station and includes improved access facilities.
Location and Access
The station is situated in the El Marg area, a densely populated residential district. It serves as a major transport hub in the area and is connected to various microbus and public bus routes.
Services
New El Marg is the terminal station for Cairo Metro Line 1 trains heading north. It connects directly with:
- Helwan station at the southern end of the line
- Local transportation serving El Marg district
See also
References
External links
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