InnoTrans IN PICTURES: The Velaro High-Speed Train for Egypt

Earlier this week, Siemens Mobility presented the Velaro high-speed train for Egypt. We took a look onboard to check out its interior.

The exterior of the Velaro at InnoTrans 2024
The Velaro at InnoTrans 2024

The Velaro Egypt is an eight-car train spanning 200 meters in length. It can carry 481 passengers and offers both Business and Standard class compartments, as well as a restaurant carriage.

Business Class seating
Business Class seating

Business Class seats are available in pairs, singles or with four seats around a table.

Business Class tabled seating
Business Class tabled seating

In total, 41 Velaro high-speed trains will be produced for Egypt’s new railway system to travel at speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Standard Class seating
Standard Class seating

The train is equipped with on-board internet, power sockets, and real-time information displays. It also includes accessibility features and luggage storage.

Luggage space in each compartment
Luggage space in each compartment

This train is part of a significant project to modernise Egypt’s rail system through a collaboration between Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction, and The Arab Contractors.

The train's wheelchair ramp
The train’s wheelchair ramp
An onboard lavatory
An onboard lavatory

Siemens has already produced and tested five of the ordered Velaro trains.

The have been designed for the country’s extreme environmental conditions and include features to combat high temperatures, sand, and dust.

Driver's cabin
Driver’s cabin

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