The High-Speed Rail Project will be the country’s first-ever electric railway. The rail lines will connect 60 cities nationwide via trains that can operate at up to 230 km/hour. The network, which will be accessible to around 90% of Egyptians, will include three lines and provide about 500 million journeys annually. It will also save up to 50% travel time, providing efficient, safe, and affordable transportation for passengers and goods across the country.

The high-speed rail system will also serve passengers and freight and connect cities, seaports, dry ports, archaeological cities, and tourist destinations all over Egypt, facilitating the development of multiple sectors across the whole economy. Once completed, the project will be the sixth largest of its kind globally.