Egypt Railway Authority releases train schedules for Cairo, Aswan, and Alexandria

The Egyptian Railway Authority has released updated train schedules for Monday, October 26, 2026, covering major routes between Cairo, Aswan, and Alexandria. The schedules include various service types such as VIP, Talgo, sleeper trains, and air-conditioned Russian-style trains.

For travelers from Aswan to Cairo, options include VIP trains (numbers 981, 983, and 997), the Talgo train (number 2031), and sleeper trains (numbers 87 and 83). Other services include Spanish-style and ventilated trains serving various times throughout the day.

On the Cairo-Alexandria line, multiple air-conditioned and Russian-style trains are scheduled, including services 903, 905, 901, and 911. The Ministry of Transport has noted that schedules for both Upper and Lower Egypt routes have been adjusted, and pre-booking is recommended for many services.