Egyptian National Railways (ENR)
Egypt train timetables
About Egypt Railways
ENR's Cairo–Alexandria and Nile Valley trunk lines carry Spanish Talgo sets and air-conditioned VIP expresses down to Luxor and Aswan, alongside the classic Watania sleeper train. Africa's first railway is also building a 2,000 km high-speed system with Siemens.
Network Facts
- Operator
- Egyptian National Railways (ENR)
- Track gauge
- 1435 mm standard
- Max speed
- 160 km/h (VIP/Talgo)
- Network size
- 5,100 km
- Currency
- EGP
Railway Station Map
12 stations · click any pin for details
Train Services
4 trains · all classes and types
Luxor Express Cairo Luxor
Express#luxor-expr
Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria
Special#ENR 901
Spanish Train Cairo Alexandria
Express#spanish-tr
Upper Egypt Express
Express#ENR 981
Railway Stations
12 stations with departure boards
Everything for Egypt rail travel
Book Egypt Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official Egyptian National Railways (ENR) website.
Egypt Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Egypt train tickets?
Book Egypt train tickets directly at https://enr.gov.eg (Egyptian National Railways (ENR)), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Egypt?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official Egyptian National Railways (ENR) data to show live schedule and running status for Egypt trains, refreshed regularly across the 4 services we list.
What gauge does Egypt railway use?
Egypt's railways run on 1435 mm standard track, covering approximately 5,100 km of route.
What is the fastest train in Egypt?
The fastest Egypt trains reach up to 160 km/h (VIP/Talgo), operated by Egyptian National Railways (ENR).
How many train stations does Egypt have?
TrainsTracking lists 12 railway stations for Egypt with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Egypt?
Egyptian National Railways (ENR) operates the national rail network in Egypt. ENR's Cairo–Alexandria and Nile Valley trunk lines carry Spanish Talgo sets and air-conditioned VIP expresses down to Luxor and Aswan, alongside the classic Watania sleeper train. Africa's first railway is also building a 2,000 km high-speed system with Siemens.