The Egyptian National Railway Authority has announced the operation of additional trains on the Cairo-Alexandria-Hammam lines and back, in an effort to enhance services for passengers and meet growing demand during specific days. These extra trains will run according to scheduled times. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, train number 1940, a third-class dynamically ventilated train, will depart from Cairo station at 05:50 am and arrive at Alexandria station at 08:40 am.
The additional trains will cater to the surge in travel demand during specific dates. Train number 1941/1942, a third-class dynamically ventilated train, will operate on the Hammam-Cairo line on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It will depart from Hammam station at 16:45 and arrive at Cairo station at 20:55. Another train, number 1943/1944, also third-class dynamically ventilated, will run on the Cairo-Hammam line on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
More trains have been scheduled to meet passenger needs. Train number 1945/1946, a third-class dynamically ventilated train, will depart from Cairo station on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 05:50 am and arrive at Hammam station at 10:15 am. On the same day, train number 1948 will run from Alexandria to Cairo, departing at 16:50 and arriving at 19:35. Furthermore, train number 1950 will also travel from Alexandria to Cairo, leaving at 18:05 and arriving at 20:55.
The Egyptian National Railway Authority operates various trains with different service levels, including Talgo, VIP, French-developed, Spanish-developed, third-class air-conditioned, dynamic ventilation, and Tahya Misr trains. The schedules include multiple trains traveling from Cairo to Alexandria. For instance, train 2025, a Talgo train, departs at 08:00 am and arrives at 10:30 am. Other trains like 905, a French-developed train, and 917, a VIP train, also offer services.
The railway schedules also list several trains operating from Alexandria to Cairo. Train 2022, a Talgo train, departs at 07:00 am and arrives at 09:35 am. Additionally, train 906, a VIP train, leaves at 07:15 am and arrives at 09:45 am. The French-developed train 900 departs at 08:15 am and arrives at 11:20 am. These trains offer passengers various options based on their preferences and budgets.
More details on train schedules and operations are available. Trains like 584 and 3008, both third-class air-conditioned, depart early in the morning. Train 904, a Spanish-developed train, and train 3024, another third-class air-conditioned train, also operate on the Alexandria-Cairo line. Passengers can choose from a range of services, including trains 912 and 916, both Spanish-developed.
The additional trains and varied services aim to improve the travel experience for passengers. With multiple options available, passengers can select trains that suit their needs. The railway authority continues to work on enhancing services and meeting the demands of travelers. KEY_POINT: The Egyptian National Railway Authority adds extra trains on Cairo-Alexandria-Hammam lines. KEY_POINT: Trains will operate according to scheduled times on specific dates in October 2026. KEY_POINT: Various service levels are offered, including Talgo, VIP, and third-class trains.
