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Train 1940: Cairo → The High Dam

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Train 1940

Suspended · AC Russian · Cairo → The High Dam

11 April only
Duration: 12h 40m · Stops: 7 stops · Distance: 899 km

Train 1940 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1940 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — The High Dam route. Departs 11:00 AM, arrives 11:40 PM.
Journey time: 12 hours and 40 minutes. Total distance: 899 km.

Train 1940 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 11:00 AM
Giza 11:20 AM 11:30 AM
Asyut 3:40 PM 4:00 PM
Sohag 5:10 PM 5:20 PM
Luxor 7:45 PM 8:10 PM
Aswan 11:00 PM 11:20 PM
The High Dam 11:40 PM —

Train 1940 Photos

Train 1940 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
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Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
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Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Russian

Train 1940 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Train 1940

Train 1940 Overview

Train 1940 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — The High Dam route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 7 stations departing at 11:00 AM and arriving at 11:40 PM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 40 minutes covering 899 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1940?

Train 1940 AC Russian stops at 7 stations on the Cairo — The High Dam route:

Cairo — Giza — Asyut — Sohag — Luxor — Aswan — The High Dam

See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.

What is the route of Train 1940?

Train 1940's route starts from Cairo and ends at The High Dam covering 899 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Giza (11:20 AM), Sohag (5:10 PM), Aswan (11:00 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 1940?

Train 1940 departs Cairo at 11:00 AM, making its first stop at Giza at 11:20 AM, and arrives at The High Dam at 11:40 PM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 40 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1940?

Train 1940 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 11:00 AM departure. Advance booking also works via:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg
  2. The ENR mobile app
  3. Fawry payment outlets

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.