The Egyptian Railway Authority has announced the train schedules for coastal provinces on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The schedules cover various routes, including Cairo to Alexandria, Mansoura, and Damietta. Passengers can check the schedules to plan their trips in advance. The authority has advised passengers to review the departure status of their trains before heading to the station, especially for trains operating on specific days.

On the Cairo-Alexandria route, several trains are available, including train 163, which departs Cairo at 4:00 AM and arrives in Alexandria at 7:50 AM. Another option is train 2007, which leaves Cairo at 4:35 AM and reaches Alexandria at 7:20 AM. Additionally, train 119 departs Cairo at 5:00 AM and arrives in Alexandria at 9:45 AM, while train 903 leaves Cairo at 6:00 AM and reaches Alexandria at 9:30 AM.

In the evening, passengers can take train 21, which departs Cairo at 3:25 PM and arrives in Alexandria at 7:15 PM. Train 923 leaves Cairo at 4:00 PM and reaches Alexandria at 7:25 PM, while train 3023 departs Cairo at 5:00 PM and arrives in Alexandria at 7:55 PM. Furthermore, train 921 leaves Cairo at 6:00 PM and reaches Alexandria at 5:35 PM, and train 2027, a Talgo train, departs Cairo at 7:00 PM and arrives in Alexandria at 9:30 PM.

On the return route from Alexandria to Cairo, several trains are available, including train 2, which departs Alexandria at 2:20 AM and arrives in Cairo at 6:30 AM. Train 1108 leaves Alexandria at 3:05 AM and reaches Cairo at 6:55 AM, while train 1904 departs Alexandria at 5:00 AM and arrives in Cairo at 8:20 AM. Additionally, train 8 leaves Alexandria at 5:10 AM and reaches Cairo at 9:15 AM.

The railway authority has also announced schedules for trains operating on the Cairo-Mansoura and Mansoura-Cairo routes. On the Cairo-Mansoura route, train 377 departs Cairo at 5:00 AM, while train 941 leaves Cairo at 5:15 AM. Furthermore, train 965 departs Cairo at 7:15 AM and arrives in Mansoura at 9:55 AM. In the evening, train 807 leaves Cairo at 4:20 PM and reaches Mansoura at 7:10 PM.

On the Mansoura-Cairo route, train 808 departs Mansoura at 3:40 AM and arrives in Cairo at 6:45 AM. Train 3018 leaves Mansoura at 5:00 AM and reaches Cairo at 7:35 AM, while train 948 departs Mansoura at 5:35 AM and arrives in Cairo at 8:45 AM. Additionally, train 964 leaves Mansoura at 7:35 AM and reaches Cairo at 10:15 AM.

Finally, the railway authority advises passengers to arrive at the station with sufficient time before their train's departure. Passengers can check the schedules and plan their trips accordingly. The authority has made efforts to provide more trains and improve services to facilitate travel for passengers.

Key points

  • The Egyptian Railway Authority has released its train schedules for coastal provinces on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  • The schedules cover various routes, including Cairo to Alexandria, Mansoura, and Damietta.
  • Passengers are advised to review the departure status of their trains before heading to the station.

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