Siemens Mobility unveiled the Velaro train for Egypts high-speed rail line, expected to open in 2027.
The train, adapted for Egypts desert conditions, reaches speeds of up to 250km per hour and can seat 489 passengers. It will operate from 2027 on the Green Line a 660km network connecting Cairo to Ain Sokhna, Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh.
The Green Line is the first phase of the project, which will span over 2 000km and connect all major cities in Egypt with 94 trains.
