Transport sector in Egypt witnessed important enhancements and achievements. The state has given due attention to that sector, being the mainstay for infrastructure, leading to increased production and investment and higher standard of living for citizens. In addition, transport plays a pivotal role in socio-economic development plans through improving productivity and competitiveness, increasing job opportunities, achieving public national goals and bettering the quality of life in Egypt in general. 1-Railways Railways have always enjoyed great care by the state as the principal means of transport. Community, urban and economic development plans depend on the availability and efficiency of railways. In Egypt, railways play a main role in the passenger transport market, with a trip/year share of more than 460 million trip/year, (excluding the Under-Ground Metro passengers); more than 35 percent of the total passenger/km, and 1.2 million passenger/day. Moreover, railways transport 13 million tons of cargo every year; 8 percent of the total km/ton capacity. Railway operates 1270 train/day, providing 630,000 seat /day. 2- Underground Metro The final phase of the second line, Shubra el-Kheima-Giza, covering the distance from Ummul-Masriyeen to Mouneeb was completed at a length of 2.6 km. Studies were started for phases I and II of the third line for the Greater Cairo underground metro between 'Ataba 'Abbassia and Haroun er-Rashid at a length of 9.5 km, in addition to studies for phase I of Alexandria-Abu Quir underground metro at a length of 21.5 km. - Studies and designs were started for Belbees vehicular tunnel project in Sharqiya Governorate, and construction was started. The project consists of two tunnels; each consists of 4 vehicular lanes with a clearance of 5.5m. One is 520-m-long, while the other is 385-m-long. 3- Roads and Bridges Roads and bridges network is the main artery for development and progress and the smooth flow of national economy. Through it, new urban communities that attract dense population beyond the narrow valley are created. Furthermore, it helps push forward agricultural and industrial development everywhere in the country. 4- River Transport River transport figures high in the state plans and programmes already implemented. In view of its low cost, special attention is now accorded to this vital and environment-friendly mode of transport. 5- Maritime Transport Maritime transport is one of the most important sectors that tremendously affect national economy. It particularly facilitates cross-border flows of various commodities and merchandise in a world where international trade has become an indicator of economic advancement or backwardness. Ports are of great economic importance to maritime countries due to the availability of various activities and direct effect on trade and economic returns to Egypt regionally and internationally. Ports are a pivotal chain in maritime transport industry as it plays a main role in serving vessels and commodities. 6- Air Transport Air transport is an important element in economic development as it is directly related to tourism, export and urban development. Egypt is the pioneer of air transport in the Arab region and the Middle East. Egypt Airlines reaches out to almost all parts of the world, i.e. to 72 world cities and capitals in addition to 12 Egyptian cities, against only 28 world cities and 5 Egyptian cities in 1981.