Egyptian Railways releases train schedules for August 9, 2026

The Egyptian railway network has released updated travel schedules for Sunday, August 9, 2026, covering major routes between Cairo, Alexandria, and various southern governorates including Aswan, Assiut, and Sohag.

Routes from Cairo to southern destinations include various service tiers such as VIP, Spanish-developed, and air-conditioned third-class trains. Morning departures from Cairo to Assiut and Aswan are distributed throughout the early hours, with specific VIP services operating at 01:10, 07:35, 08:00, and 10:00.

For travelers heading north from Aswan to Cairo, options include VIP trains, Talgo services, and sleeper trains. VIP services are scheduled at 05:15, 05:30, 07:30, and 20:45. The Talgo service departs Aswan at 19:00, while sleeper train options depart at 16:20, 17:15, 19:40, and 20:15. Other available services include Russian-style and ventilated trains connecting Aswan to Cairo and Alexandria.