Developments · Our pick in Cairo
High-speed rail
Under construction
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Image courtesy of © Osama Khalil · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout High-speed rail
Egypt’s first high-speed electric railway, from Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea via Alexandria to Marsa Matrouh, is under construction, with trial runs under way in autumn 2026; passenger service is targeted for 2027.
Why it's on our list
- Status: Under construction
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with High-speed rail before you go.