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Platforms and tracks of the Raml tram terminus in Alexandria, with yellow trams and older buildings in the background.

District guide

Transport

How to reach and get around Hay Wasat now. Up to date as of 2026-10-13; every entry names its source.

Raml tram and replacement lines

A blue-and-cream double-deck Raml tram (car 218) approaching a stop in Alexandria.

City tram (yellow tram)

A yellow Alexandria city tram (car 1207) at a platform at Raml Station.

  • City tram lines through Moharram Bek

    Not confirmed recently

    The Raml tram project does not touch the old city tram route in Ras El Tin and Moharram Bek. At the start of the school year (Sep 2026) the Passenger Transport Authority announced it was reinforcing tram lines serving schools, including the Moharram Bek, Mansheya, Qabbari, Wardian, Karmouz, Hadra and Nozha lines, implying they are running. No official 2026 announcement of line numbers, hours or fares was found.

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Buses and minibuses

  • Line 3: Raml Station – Abu Talat

    In service

    New public bus line linking Raml Station (Wasat district) with Abu Talat in the west, semi-express (Mawqif – Wadi El Qamar), using buses converted to natural gas. Fare and hours not announced.

    Route
    Raml Station – El Mawqif – Wadi El Qamar – Abu Talat
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  • Moharram Bek – El Bitash line (electric bus)

    Trial running

    New line linking Moharram Bek with El Bitash via Raml Station, Mansheya (inner) and Gate 10; trial operation with 3 electric buses. Fare, hours and line number not announced.

    Route
    Moharram Bek – Raml Station – El Manshia – Gate 10 – El Bitash
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  • Bashayer El Kheir 3 & 5 – New Mawqif – Suez Canal – Misr Station

    In service

    Regular service resumed with 4 buses. Fare and hours not announced.

    Route
    Bashayer El Kheir 3 and 5 – New Bus Station – Suez Canal Road – Misr Station
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  • Passenger Transport Authority bus fares

    On 10 Mar 2026 the authority's chairman Eng. Ahmed Shaaban said the authority's bus fares were unchanged although new fares were approved for some other modes. The current ticket price itself was not found published.

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  • Bus and microbus stands at Misr Station

    Not confirmed recently

    Part of the Misr Station square redevelopment (opened Dec 2022): 4 stands for service taxis and buses, including the 'West' bus stand (2,250 m²) and the 'East' microbus stand (9,280 m²). Coordinates from OpenStreetMap for the Misr Station bus stand.

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Misr Station and railways

The main façade of Alexandria's Misr railway station, with its arched entrances and twin clock towers, seen across the forecourt in daylight.

Alexandria Metro (Abu Qir – Misr Station)

Parking

  • Official parking lots and street bays (governor's announcement, July 2026)

    In force

    Governor Eng. Ayman Attia announced 34 official lots in the Wasat, Gomrok, Sharq and Montaza districts, plus parts of 50 streets as official parking bays for a nominal fee, each required to post a clear price board. Pay only inside official lots. Reports: 01550855872 or 114. Lot names inside Wasat and fee amounts were not published in the available coverage.

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  • Car park in front of Misr Station

    Not confirmed recently

    Part of the Misr Station square redevelopment: a car parking area in front of the station, 3,240 m². Fee and capacity not published.

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Taxis and service vehicles

  • Service-vehicle fares, March 2026

    In force

    On 10 Mar 2026 Governor Eng. Ayman Attia approved new fares after a fuel price rise: an average 14%–17% increase for service microbuses, while public transport, collective transport and Raml-tram replacement fares were unchanged. Fares are posted at stands and drivers must display fare and route.

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