Egypt Prepares for Trial Operations of Landmark High-Speed Train from Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh

The Egyptian Transport Ministry is gearing up to launch trial operations for the first line of the high-speed electric train network, connecting Ain Sokhna, al-Alamein, and Marsa Matrouh, running from mid-September until early October 2026 following a landmark MoU signed by Siemens Mobility to install Egypt's first-ever high-speed rail system.

The upcoming six-month trial period will precede the official public launch of the service. Spanning 660 kilometers, the first line is an integral component of the Ain Sokhna-Dekheila logistics corridor and features 21 stations alongside a dedicated control center.

According to the operational plan, trial operations will roll out gradually, starting from the Hadayek October area before extending phase by phase to Wadi al-Natroun, Nubaria, and ultimately Alexandria. The initial rollout of Line I will incorporate 15 high-speed trains, 34 regional trains, and 14 freight locomotives.

To ensure maximum safety and security, the rail network utilizes advanced systems from specialized foreign companies, complemented by a sophisticated surveillance camera network monitoring both stations and their surrounding areas.

The broader high-speed electric train network currently under development across Egypt encompasses three separate lines spanning a combined total of 2,000 kilometers. This infrastructure initiative is designed to bolster the modern transportation framework, link vital cities, industrial zones, and ports, and significantly improve both passenger and freight transport capabilities.