Egypt Railway Authority updates train schedules for Cairo and regional routes

The Egyptian Railway Authority has released updated schedules for various train lines connecting Cairo to Upper and Lower Egypt. Travelers can choose from several service types, including VIP, Talgo, sleeper trains, and air-conditioned Russian or Spanish models.

Routes from Aswan to Cairo include several VIP services, such as train number 981 departing at 05:15 and train number 983 departing at 05:30. The Talgo service (number 2031) departs Aswan at 19:00. Sleeper trains are also available, offering cabin services and meals.

On the Cairo-Alexandria line, multiple air-conditioned and Russian-style trains operate throughout the day. For example, train number 903 departs Cairo at 06:00, while various services run from Alexandria to Cairo, including train number 902 at 06:00 and number 906 at 07:00. Many of these services require advance booking.