Trains
Train fares in Egypt have risen by up to 25%, impacting commuters nationwide
Egypt
August 1, 2024
Train fares in Egypt have risen by up to 25%, impacting commuters nationwide
The Egyptian National Railways has announced an increase in ticket prices for several train services, effective from Thursday. Ticket price increases:…
At least 10 reported dead after trains collide in southeast India
World
October 30, 2023
At least 10 reported dead after trains collide in southeast India
CNN — At least 10 people are dead and 27 others have been injured after two trains collided in southeast India Sunday, Reuters reports.…
Transport minister follows up 1st line of high-speed train
Egypt
September 4, 2023
Transport minister follows up 1st line of high-speed train
Transport Minister Kamel el Wazir checked on the workflow of the first line of the High Speed Rail network project…
Egypt receives 30 passenger coaches from Hungary’s Ganz Mavag
Egypt
April 30, 2023
Egypt receives 30 passenger coaches from Hungary’s Ganz Mavag
Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced Friday that the Alexandria port has received 30 passenger railway coaches from the Hungarian…
Train collision in Qalyub station leaves 4 dead, 23 injured
Egypt
March 8, 2023
Train collision in Qalyub station leaves 4 dead, 23 injured
The Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt announced that four people were killed and 23 others injured Tuesday evening…
At least 38 dead, scores injured as trains collide in Greece
World
March 4, 2023
At least 38 dead, scores injured as trains collide in Greece
Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a head-on collision between two trains in central Greece killed dozens of people…
Russia, Egypt sign contract for largest deal of its kind in Egypt’s history
Egypt
January 31, 2023
Russia, Egypt sign contract for largest deal of its kind in Egypt’s history
Russia is preparing to establish a huge factory in Egypt, in the Abu Zaabal workshop area, the largest deal of…
Egypt to start operating Talgo train on Cairo-Alexandria line Saturday
Egypt
December 23, 2022
Egypt to start operating Talgo train on Cairo-Alexandria line Saturday
The Transport Ministry announced on Thursday 22/12/2022 the start of the operation of Spanish air-conditioned trains with passengers as of…
80% of trains running as scheduled despite attacks on infrastructure
World
October 31, 2022
80% of trains running as scheduled despite attacks on infrastructure
Ukrainian Railways said that 80% of their trains were continuing to run as scheduled, despite a wave of attacks on…
Cairo-Alexandria train derails, no casualties
Egypt
September 20, 2022
Cairo-Alexandria train derails, no casualties
On Tuesday, a passenger train on the Cairo-Alexandria line derailed while entering Damanhour station, without any casualties. The accident resulted…