Siemens Mobility has marked major milestones in Egypt’s rail transformation, unveiling advanced high-speed and regional trains aimed at improving connectivity, speed, and sustainability across the country.

At TransMEA 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s leading transportation and logistics exhibition, Siemens Mobility presented the Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time. Specially adapted for Egypt’s desert conditions, the train can reach speeds of up to 250 km/h and carries 489 passengers. On the same day, the Desiro HC regional train successfully completed its first run on newly constructed tracks near the 6th of October Depot, west of Cairo, ahead of its commissioning on the Green Line — a 660 km network linking Cairo with Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh, known as the “Suez Canal on Rails.”

Both milestones were attended by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel El-Wazir, Siemens AG President and CEO Roland Busch, Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter, and other dignitaries. The developments form part of Egypt’s ambitious plan to build one of the world’s largest high-speed rail networks, delivered in partnership with Arab Contractors and Orascom Construction.

H.E. Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, said:

"The inaugural ride of the Desiro regional train and the arrival of the Velaro marks a defining moment in Egypt’s transport modernization strategy. This high-speed train project will help redefine passenger experience, reduce travel times, and boost connectivity between cities. It reflects our commitment to building a modern, safe, and sustainable rail network that serves our people and supports Egypt’s economic growth for generations to come."

Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, added:

"We are witnessing the future of mobility in Egypt take shape. The public debut of our Velaro high-speed train at TransMEA and the first train run of the Desiro regional train are powerful symbols of progress and partnership. These milestones reflect our commitment to delivering world-class technology and supporting Egypt’s vision for sustainable mobility and economic growth. Together with our partners, we are proud to help build Egypt’s new high-speed rail network — soon the sixth largest in the world — connecting millions of Egyptian people across the country, and transforming mobility for generations to come."

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