Egyptian National Railways releases July 31 Upper Egypt train timetable

On Friday, 31 July 2026, the National Railway Authority of Egypt issued an updated passenger timetable for Upper Egypt, covering routes from Cairo to Aswan and intermediate cities such as Asyut, Sohag, Qena, Luxor and Aswan. The schedule lists multiple service classes including Talgo, VIP, Russian air‑conditioned trains and night‑sleeping cars, providing varied options for travelers.

The same timetable provides departure times for trains from Aswan to Cairo, highlighting VIP services (e.g., trains 2011, 981, 983, 997), Talgo, sleeping cars and dynamic‑ventilation units. Tickets are available in several classes, and the update is intended to improve travel convenience across the south of the country.