The first phase of renovations on Egypt Railway Station in Cairo's Ramses Square will open on October 25, Egyptian Minister of Transport Ali Zain al-Abidin Heikal said. The first phase of construction renovated the main hall and squares surrounding the station. Hassan Alaam for Construction Company is working on the 170 million EGP (U.S. $28.5 million) project. Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Essam Sharaf is set to attend the opening of the first phase. A trade mall on the first and second floors is also a part of the development. Stores will also be placed in Sidi Gaber railway station in Alexandria.