364 out of 709 railway stations fully developed: Transport Ministry

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: The network of the National Railways Authority of Egypt includes 709 train stations across the country. 

 

These stations vary according to their classification, volume of traffic, to include: 30 main stations, 65 central stations, 73 medium stations, up to 541 of small categories and halt stopping points. 

 

As part of the government’s pursuit to improve transport service, the process of developing and modernizing of 364 stations across the network has been fully completed. 

 

These efforts were integrated with the national project for the development of rural Egypt, with 114 of these completed stations being operationalized and upgraded under the umbrella of the presidential initiative “Haya Karima.”

 

The Adly Mansour Central Station and the Upper Egypt Railway Station in the Bashteel area stand as unique architectural and cultural icons. 

 

These two stations are considered among the most prominent smart stations not only locally but also globally, thanks to the advanced technological services they offer, ensuring the safety and punctuality of train operations.

364 out of 709 railway stations fully developed: Transport Ministry

 

By etstaff

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: The network of the National Railways Authority of Egypt includes 709 train stations across the country. 

 

These stations vary according to their classification, volume of traffic, to include: 30 main stations, 65 central stations, 73 medium stations, up to 541 of small categories and halt stopping points. 

 

As part of the government’s pursuit to improve transport service, the process of developing and modernizing of 364 stations across the network has been fully completed. 

 

These efforts were integrated with the national project for the development of rural Egypt, with 114 of these completed stations being operationalized and upgraded under the umbrella of the presidential initiative “Haya Karima.”

 

The Adly Mansour Central Station and the Upper Egypt Railway Station in the Bashteel area stand as unique architectural and cultural icons. 

 

These two stations are considered among the most prominent smart stations not only locally but also globally, thanks to the advanced technological services they offer, ensuring the safety and punctuality of train operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russian Foreign Ministry spot: We see huge opportunities for economic cooperation with Egypt 

 

 

By Et staff

 

CAIRO - 6 June 2026: The Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova discussed opportunities for economic cooperation between Russia and companies from countries of the Global South. 

 

During her interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel, Zakharova stated that Russia is successfully developing its relationship with Egypt. 

 

“We always welcome Egyptian businessmen and Egyptian Business Community to come to Russia, and sign deals with the Russian side,” she continued. 

 

She went on saying: “Our doors are always open to Egypt, and we also see huge opportunities for future cooperation with Egypt, as well as with countries in the region.”

 

“Today, you are here at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, and you are seeing for yourselves the fruitful results that can be achieved. We have many areas that can bring you important benefits and gains,” the Spokeswoman added.