On November 8, 2026, a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum collided with the rear carriage of a stationary train on the Cairo-to-Aswan route in Egypt’s Giza province. The collision led to the derailment of several carriages in the Al-Ayyat district and resulted in at least seven deaths and more than 100 injuries, according to the Egyptian Health Ministry.
Emergency response teams, including over 70 ambulances, were dispatched to the accident site to transport the injured to hospitals nearby. Cranes were deployed to clear the wreckage and efforts to restore train services began promptly. The Egyptian Red Crescent has been
providing assistance to victims and their families. The chief prosecutor’s office opened an investigation immediately, with initial findings confirming the Giza-Fayoum train crashed into the last carriage of the stopped Cairo-Aswan train.
Rail Safety and Historical Context
Egypt’s railway system has long been plagued by mismanagement and maintenance challenges. Although there have been efforts to modernize infrastructure with new highways and high-speed lines, much of the traditional rail services remain outdated. The Al-Ayyat district, where this crash occurred, was previously the scene of Egypt’s deadliest train disaster in 2002, which killed over 300 people.
Official Response and Service Restoration
President Abdel Fatah Sisi ordered a thorough investigation into the train
collision on November 8. The Egyptian Railway Authority is actively working to restore normal train operations on the Cairo-to-Aswan and Giza-Fayoum routes as quickly as possible following the accident.
