The Egyptian Railway Authority has announced changes to its train schedules, effective October 5, 2026, as part of efforts to regulate train movement, improve regularity of trips, and facilitate passenger travel. The changes include adjustments to departure times for some trains and the suspension of others on specific days. Passengers are advised to verify schedules and any updates through the Authority's official booking windows and platforms.
The Egyptian Railway Authority operates a variety of trains on routes to Upper Egypt and Alexandria, including VIP, Talgo, air-conditioned, and dynamic ventilation trains. This range of options provides passengers with multiple choices according to flight schedules and routes. On October 5, 2026, several trains will depart from Cairo to various destinations in Upper Egypt.
Some of the key trains operating on October 5, 2026, include train number 80 from Cairo to Aswan, which departs at 09:00 AM, and train number 1013 from Aswan to Cairo, which leaves at 01:30 PM and arrives at 03:55 AM the next day. Additionally, train number 185 from Asyut to Cairo, a third-class air-conditioned train, departs at 02:20 AM and arrives at 08:40 AM.
Other notable trains operating on this route include train number 3006, a third-class air-conditioned train that departs from Cairo at 12:50 AM and arrives in Aswan at 01:30 PM the next day. Train number 2010, a VIP train, leaves Cairo at 10:00 AM and arrives in Aswan at 10:05 PM. Furthermore, train number 981, a VIP train from Aswan to Cairo, departs at 05:30 AM and arrives at 07:35 PM.
The Egyptian Railway Authority also operates several other trains, including train number 983, a VIP train from Aswan to Cairo, which departs at 07:30 AM and arrives at 09:40 PM. Train number 1004, a third-class air-conditioned train, leaves Cairo at 09:30 AM and arrives in Aswan at 11:15 PM. Moreover, train number 2030, a Talgo train, departs from Cairo at 07:00 PM and arrives in Aswan at 06:40 AM the next day.
In addition to these trains, passengers can also consider train number 2015, an advanced Spanish train from Aswan to Cairo, which departs at 04:00 PM. Train number 83, a night train from Aswan to Cairo, leaves at 04:20 PM. Furthermore, train number 989, an advanced Spanish train from Aswan to Cairo, departs at 11:00 PM. The Authority operates several other trains, including those with dynamic ventilation.
The Egyptian Railway Authority advises passengers to arrive at stations well before the scheduled departure times and to check the Authority's official platforms for any updates or changes to schedules. By offering a range of trains and schedules, the Authority aims to provide passengers with convenient and reliable travel options.
Key points
- The Egyptian Railway Authority has updated its train schedules for October 5, 2026.
- The changes aim to improve the regularity of trips and facilitate passenger travel.
- Passengers are advised to verify schedules and any updates through the Authority's official channels.
