Siemens Mobility last month (November) unveiled its Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time at the TransMEA 2025, the region’s top exhibition for transportation and logistics in MEA.

The technologically-advanced high-speed train, specially adapted for Egypt’s desert conditions, reaches 250 km/h speed and offers seating for 489 passengers.

On the same day, Siemens’ Desiro HC regional train completed its inaugural run on newly built tracks near the 6th of October Depot, ahead of commissioning for Egypt’s Green Line, a 66-km route linking Cairo with Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh.

Both milestones were witnessed by Dr Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, and Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir, Siemens AG President and CEO Roland Busch, and Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter.

The high-speed rail network is being developed in partnership with Arab Contractors and Orascom Construction.

With its three lines, the project will span over 2,000 km, connecting all the major cities and reaching nearly 90 per cent of the population. Once complete, it will be the sixth-largest high-speed network in the world, significantly reducing travel times, and cutting CO₂ emissions.

Tarek Aly, CEO of Siemens Mobility Egypt, said: “Showcasing the Velaro in Egypt and performing the first train run of the Desiro regional train are proud milestones for our consortium and for the nation’s high-speed rail journey. This train is not only a symbol of engineering excellence, but also a step towards a cleaner, smarter, and more connected Egypt.”