CAIRO – 25 December 2022: The Egyptian Railways Authority (ERA) began Sunday the pilot operation of the second Talgo train between Egypt and Alexandria, one day after the first officially entered service and that also operates between the same two cities. The value of the first-class ticket is LE200, while that of the second-class ticket is LE150. Egypt purchased from Talgo six trains in a deal worth €157 million. Each consists of five air-conditioned first-class railcars, eight air-conditioned second-class railcars, caboose, engine, and power car. The trains are made of aluminum, which makes them lighter, and as a result, reduces the consumption of fuel.
