Egyptian National Railways announces updated train schedules

The Egyptian National Railways has released updated train schedules for major routes, including services from Aswan to Cairo and from Cairo to Alexandria.

On the Aswan to Cairo route, services include VIP, Talgo, sleeper, Russian, and upgraded Spanish trains. Specific VIP departures include train 981 at 05:30 and train 983 at 07:30. Sleeper trains operate at 16:20 and 17:15, offering cabin accommodations with meals. Other services include the Talgo train 2031 departing at 19:00 and various ventilation-system trains.

For the Cairo to Alexandria route, the schedule features a variety of service levels such as Talgo, VIP, air-conditioned third class, and Russian ventilation trains. Notable departures from Cairo include the 05:00 ventilation train (arriving in Alexandria at 08:30), the 06:00 upgraded Spanish train (arriving at 09:30), and the 07:00 air-conditioned third-class service. Some services, such as train 1205, extend their route to Marsa Matrouh.