The Egyptian Ministry of Transport, through the National Authority for Tunnels, has announced the operating hours for Cairo's metro lines and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, as well as the Monorail on the east bank of the Nile, in conjunction with the implementation of winter time. Starting from 12:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, these adjustments aim to ensure smooth operations and facilitate citizens' commuting.
According to the announced schedules, the first trains on the three metro lines will depart from their respective starting points at 5:15 AM. Specifically, the first trains from the First and Second Line stations, covering routes such as Helwan, New Marg, Shubra El-Kheima, and El-Munib, will start at 5:15 AM. Similarly, the first train from Adly Mansour station towards Cairo University or vice versa will also depart at 5:15 AM.
The schedules further detail that the first train from Adly Mansour station towards Rod El-Ferg station will depart at 5:20 AM, while the first train from Rod El-Ferg station towards Adly Mansour will leave at 5:15 AM. These early morning departures are designed to accommodate the commuting needs of a large number of passengers.
In terms of last train departures, the schedules indicate that the last trains from Helwan and New Marg stations will depart at 11:40 PM. The last trains from Shubra El-Kheima and El-Munib stations will leave at 11:55 PM and 12:05 AM, respectively. Additionally, the last trains from Adly Mansour station towards Cairo University and Rod El-Ferg will depart at 11:33 PM and 11:29 PM, respectively.
To facilitate easy transfers between different metro lines, the National Authority for Tunnels has specified the meeting points and times for the last trains. For instance, the last trains for transfer and exchange between the First and Second Lines at Anwar El-Sadat station will meet at 12:25 AM. Similarly, the last trains for transfer between the First and Third Lines at Gamal Abdel Nasser station, and between the Second and Third Lines at El-Atba station, will meet at 12:00 AM.
These schedules and transfer points are part of the Ministry of Transport's efforts to ensure that the public transportation system operates efficiently and reliably, providing citizens with convenient commuting options. By maintaining regular operating hours and facilitating transfers between lines, the authorities aim to enhance the overall travel experience for metro and LRT users.
The updated schedules for metro and LRT operations will be in effect throughout the winter season, providing passengers with a consistent and predictable public transportation service. Citizens are advised to take note of these schedules to plan their trips accordingly and make the most of the convenient and efficient services offered by the metro and LRT systems.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Transport has announced the operating hours for Cairo's metro lines and LRT system for winter 2026.
- The new schedules will be in effect starting from October 29, 2026.
- The schedules include specific departure times for first and last trains on various lines and transfer points for easy commuting.
