Sudan: Egypt Launches 5th Special Train for Voluntary Return of Sudanese Refugees

Egypt’s National Railway Authority (NRA) on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, began operating the fifth special train under the voluntary return program for Sudanese nationals wishing to go back to their homeland, as part of Cairo’s humanitarian and logistical support for its southern neighbor.

The special service, train No. 1940 (third-class air-conditioned), departed Cairo Station at 11:00 a.m. and is scheduled to arrive at Aswan’s High Dam Station at 11:40 p.m. on the same day.

The return journey will…