The Egyptian National Railway Authority has announced that it will implement the winter time schedule for trains traveling to Upper Egypt, starting from October 29, 2026. As part of this change, clocks will be set back by 60 minutes at midnight, resulting in 11:00 PM instead of 12:00 AM. To ensure smooth train operations during this transition, the authority has introduced operational measures.
The railway authority has stated that trains departing from their stations between 11:00 PM and 11:59 PM before the time change, as well as those already in transit during the clock adjustment, will be considered early. This arrangement will remain in effect until these trains reach their final destinations. The authority has urged passengers to take note of the new timing and adjusted train schedules to avoid any disruptions to their journeys.
The new winter schedule includes various trains traveling from Cairo to Upper Egypt. For instance, train number 1902, a luxury train from Alexandria to Aswan, will depart from Cairo at 12:20 AM. Another train, number 3006, also from Alexandria to Aswan, will leave Cairo at 12:50 AM. Additionally, train number 934 from Alexandria to Luxor will depart from Cairo at 1:10 AM.
Several other trains are also part of the winter schedule. Train number 1010 will travel from Cairo to Aswan, departing at 12:05 AM and arriving at 2:20 PM. On the return journey, train number 2011, a VIP train from Aswan to Cairo, will start at 5:15 AM and arrive at 6:00 PM. Furthermore, train number 981, also a VIP train from Aswan to Cairo, will depart at 5:30 AM and reach Cairo at 7:35 PM.
More trains are included in the winter schedule. Train number 983, a VIP train from Aswan to Cairo, will begin its journey at 7:30 AM and arrive at 9:40 PM. Train number 3008 will leave Ramses station at 8:40 AM and reach Aswan at 10:35 PM. Moreover, train number 1004 will depart from Cairo at 9:30 AM and arrive at 11:10 PM.
The winter schedule also features luxury trains like the Talgo train, number 2030, which will depart from Cairo at 7:00 PM and arrive at Aswan at 6:40 AM the next day. Another train, number 3006, a third-class air-conditioned train, will leave Cairo at 12:50 AM and reach Aswan at 1:30 PM the following day. Additionally, train number 980, a special train, will travel from Cairo to Luxor, departing at 8:00 AM and arriving at 6:40 PM.
The railway authority has advised passengers to be aware of the new timing and schedules to ensure a smooth travel experience. With these adjustments in place, passengers can plan their journeys accordingly and avoid any potential disruptions caused by the time change. Key trains and their schedules can be found through official railway channels or at train stations.
Key points
- The Egyptian National Railway Authority has introduced a winter time schedule for trains traveling to Upper Egypt, effective October 29, 2026.
- The new schedule includes various trains with adjusted departure and arrival times to accommodate the time change.
- Passengers are advised to be aware of the new timing and schedules to ensure a smooth travel experience.
