Transport Minister Saad El Gioushy on Saturday called on businessmen in Dakahlia governorate to invest in the river transport sector and to help in solving the transportation problem.

The minister, along with head of the river transport authority Reda Ismail, paid an inspection tour of anchors in the governorate to follow up boats' security and safety measures.

He inspected Mansoura railway station and ordered officials there to pay more attention to the cleanliness level.

The minister also inspected the under-construction Talkha new bridge and ordered to complete work there within March.