8 things to know about the new imported Spanish luxury sleeper trains

CAIRO - 13 August 2022: The Egyptian Ministry of Transport, represented by the Egyptian Railways Authority, contracted with the Spanish company Talgo to manufacture and supply 7 new luxury sleeper trains and carry out maintenance work for a period of 15 years, including availability and the supply of spare parts and equipment for the trains.

 

Egypt Today highlights the specifications of the new trains:

 

- The new trains offer the highest levels of luxury and modern technology.

 

- The train consists of 18 wagons.

 

- Each train includes: "power car - buffet car - club car - 5 first luxury cars -10 second luxury cars."

 

- The trains are supported by internet services.

 

- The total number of vehicles is 126.

 

- The deal will contribute to supporting the existing fleet of railway sleeper trains.

 

- It constitutes a huge quantum leap in providing a luxurious service worthy of the traveling public.

 

- It contributes to increasing the number of trips using these trains on the network lines.