El Geish ( ar, محطة الجيش) is a station on
Cairo Metro, part of phase 1 of
Line 3. it is located under El-Geish Street in El-Geish Square.
History
El Geish Station was inaugurated on 21 February 2012 as part of phase 1 of Line 3.
Overview
The station consists of three floors, with four entrances and elevators to transport passengers from the street level to the station platform and the length of the station is and width of and a depth of from the station ground.
Like other stations on the network, the station has a
contactless fare collection system, as well as an integrated supervision and communication system supplied by the
Thales Group
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Station layout
Notable places nearby
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Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars
The Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars ( ar, مسجد الظاهر بيبرس) is a mosque built in Cairo, Egypt by the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars al-Bunduqdari (r. 1260-1277).
History
Sultan al-Zahir Baybars al-Bunduqdari was an influential leader a ...
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El Daher district
See also
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Cairo Metro
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Cairo Metro Line 3
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List of Cairo Metro stations
References
External links
Cairo Metro WebsiteNational Authority For Tunnels Official WebsiteCairo: Culture, Transportation & Neighborhoods
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Cairo metro stations
2012 establishments in Egypt
Railway stations opened in 2012