Egypt High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock

Egypt High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock

           Class Type   Top speed   Number   mph km/h

• Siemens Velaro EGY EMU 143 230 41 sets (328 cars)
• Siemens Desiro HC EMU 100 160 94 sets (376 cars)
• Siemens Vectron 75 120 41 Electric Locomotive

High-Speed Rail in Egypt Future Projects

Intent to build an extension eastwards from Marsa Matruh through El Negaila to Sallum on the Libyan border, to Benghazi in Libya, was announced by Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir in November 2020, and was again confirmed by the Libyan-Egyptian Chamber of Commerce on 18 January 2021. An extension to Siwa was also mentioned. This is part of the Egyptian government's larger plan to build political and economic links with both Libya and Sudan, including to Wadi Halfa.

High-Speed Rail in Egypt Overview

High-Speed Rail in Egypt Headquarters: Cairo
High-Speed Rail in Egypt Locale: Egypt
High-Speed Rail in Egypt Dates of Operation: 2027 onwards
High-Speed Rail in EgyptTrack Gauge: 1,435mm Standard gauge
High-Speed Rail in Egypt Track Length: 2000 km