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The long-forgotten rail network will be revived in Sinai after decades of suspension. The story began in the late 19th Century when the British laid strategic tracks to protect the Suez Canal. During the First and Second World Wars, the railway became a lifeline, transporting soldiers and supplies. After each conflict, the tracks were left to rust, and Sinai’s potential for a civilian railway system remained unrealized.

Following the October 1973 War (Yom Kippur War), the railway system in the Sinai Peninsula experienced significant disruptions and suspensions, largely due to the ongoing conflict and military operations in the region.

On Monday, a passenger train entered Sinai as part of Egypt’s broader initiative to modernize its transportation network.

The Ministry of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir has initiated a trial run of the Al-Fardan – Bir Al-Abd railway, which spans 100 km across the Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt has embarked on a significant development and reconstruction plan for the Sinai Peninsula, aiming to transform the region and strengthen its infrastructure. One of the key projects is the railway network, including the Fardan – Bir Al-Abd railway line.

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