Egypt Facilitates Voluntary Return of Sudanese Nationals through Special Train Service

Over 1,000 Sudanese citizens depart Cairo by rail as part of Egypt’s ongoing humanitarian support for neighboring Sudan

 In a continued demonstration of solidarity with the Sudanese people, the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) on Sunday launched the third special train service dedicated to facilitating the voluntary repatriation of Sudanese nationals residing in Egypt.

The initiative, operated under the directives of Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, is part of Egypt’s broader humanitarian effort to ensure safe, dignified, and affordable transport for Sudanese citizens wishing to return home amid ongoing instability in their country.

According to a statement from the Egyptian National Railways, Train No. 1940 (third-class air-conditioned) departed Cairo Station at 11:00 AM and is scheduled to arrive at High Dam Port Station (Aswan) at 11:40 PM. From there, passengers will continue their journey to Wadi Halfa in northern Sudan via river transport.

The return journey will operate as Train No. 1945, departing Aswan at 8:30 PM on Monday, with expected arrival in Cairo by 9:25 AM the following day. The service is part of a series of humanitarian rail operations organized over the past two weeks.

More than 1,000 Sudanese nationals boarded the train on Sunday, expressing deep gratitude to the Egyptian government and people for their unwavering support during a time of crisis. Many passengers described the train as “a human bridge of hope”, offering not just transportation, but a renewed sense of safety and dignity on their way back to rebuild their lives.

“The organization, the safety, the kindness, this journey is more than just travel; it’s a testament to real solidarity,” one returning Sudanese citizen said. “Egypt has been a shelter in the storm.”

ENR emphasized that all necessary technical and logistical resources were mobilized to ensure a smooth and respectful operation, in line with Egypt’s commitment to the deep-rooted ties between the Egyptian and Sudanese peoples.

The initiative reflects Egypt’s longstanding policy of regional support, particularly toward Sudanese citizens affected by ongoing conflict, and is implemented with full state backing to ensure humane, coordinated, and secure transportation channels for returnees.