Egypt showcases its new high-speed train

On November 10, 2025, German technology giant Siemens unveiled the Velaro high-speed train in Cairo, a carriage specifically adapted to withstand harsh climate conditions of Egypt. The official presentation occurred during TransMEA 2025, the region’s leading exhibition for transportation and logistics in the Middle East and Africa.

Siemens Mobility Velaro high-speed train is specially adapted for Egypt’s desert conditions. It can reach a speed of up to 250 km/h and offers seating for 489 passengers. The company will deliver 41 Velaro trains.

On the same day, the Desiro HC regional train successfully completed its first train run on newly constructed tracks near the 6th of October Depot, west of Cairo.

The Desiro High-Capacity regional train is a key element of Egypt’s new high-speed rail network, with 94 trains set to provide efficient and comfortable regional transport. Specially adapted for Egypt’s climate, each train offers up to 849 passenger spaces and advanced features such as air conditioning,

With a top speed of 160 km/h, the Desiro HC fleet will play a vital role in connecting cities along the Green Line. This line consists of a 660 km network connecting Cairo to Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh. The Green Line is already referred to as the “Suez Canal on Rails”.

2000 km of high-speed rail in the future

These achievements underscore Egypt’s bold vision to build one of the world’s largest high-speed rail networks. It highlights Siemens Mobility’s commitment to delivering fully integrated, sustainable transportation solutions tailored to Egypt’s unique environment.

The Egypt high-speed rail project, with its three lines, will span over 2,000 kilometers. It will ultimately connect all the major cities and reaching nearly 90% of the population. Once complete, Egypt will have the sixth-largest high-speed network in the world. It will significantly reducing travel times, cutting CO₂ emissions, and boosting sustainable local economic development.

Siemens Mobility’s 15-year maintenance commitment covers the entire railway equipments. It includes the fleet for Egypt’s new high-speed rail network ensuring long-term operational excellence. This network will bring people and communities closer together, cutting travel times by up to 50%. It will offer millions of passengers safer, more reliable, and more comfortable journeys.

Currently completed to over 65%, the first phase of Egypt’s Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh high-speed train is set to begin operations in 2027. The 670-kilometer line will include 21 stations.