An Egypt train crash has killed at least seven people and injured 125 others. The collision happened in Giza on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The accident has raised fresh concerns about railway safety. It has also renewed calls for better tracks, signals and train operations.
According to Africanews and CGTN, Egypt has spent heavily on railway upgrades in recent years. However, safety concerns remain.
Two trains collide in Giza
Egypt’s National Railways Authority said the crash happened between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations.
A train travelling from Giza to Fayoum hit the rear of another train on the Cairo–Aswan route.
Emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene. They helped injured passengers and worked to clear the damaged carriages.
Meanwhile, cranes were brought in to remove wreckage and reopen the railway lines.
The authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the collision.
Sisi orders investigation into Egypt train crash
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed his condolences to the families of those killed. He also wished the injured a quick recovery.
In addition, Sisi ordered officials to provide medical care to the victims.
He called for a full investigation into the crash. He also said anyone found responsible for negligence should face action.
However, investigators have yet to release their findings.
Residents demand better railway safety
The Egypt train crash has increased pressure on officials to improve railway safety.
Emad El-Din Hussein, editor-in-chief of Al-Shorouk newspaper and a member of Egypt’s Senate, spoke to CGTN about the accident.
He said the government had made progress in upgrading the railway network. Nevertheless, he stressed that more work was needed.
Local residents also expressed concern about future accidents.
One witness, Wahid Al-Jamal, called for safer railway crossings near villages.
He also urged officials to improve train signals and communication between drivers and control towers.
According to Al-Jamal, these changes could help prevent similar disasters.
Egypt faces long-running railway problems
Egypt has faced serious railway accidents for many years.
In 2002, a passenger train caught fire near Al-Ayyat, killing more than 380 people. It remains one of the country’s deadliest railway disasters.
Since then, Egypt has invested in railway repairs and new transport projects.
Even so, the latest collision shows that major safety challenges remain.
For now, investigators are working to establish the cause of the crash. Their findings could shape the next steps in Egypt’s railway safety reforms.