Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where the railway system which has a history of mismanagement and poor maintenance of equipment. In recent…
26 sources · 29 articles · updated 2026-11-08 17:40 UTC · world
PBS NewsHour ·
Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where the railway system which has a history of mismanagement and poor maintenance of equipment. In recent years, the government announced modernization initiatives to improve its railways.
CTV News ·
Seven people were killed and over 100 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement. It also said the train’s conductor was among those killed.
The Independent ·
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TASS ·
112 others were injured
New York Post ·
At least four people were killed and 88 injured after two trains collided south of Cairo, Egypt. President el-Sissi ordered an investigation.
CBC News ·
At least four people were killed and almost 90 others were injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, authorities said.
France 24 ·
Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.
The Guardian ·
President orders prompt investigation after one train derails in collision in al-Ayyat about 30 miles from Cairo
Al Jazeera ·
The passenger train was travelling from Egypt’s capital to Aswan in the south when it derailed, overturning carriages.
RTÉ News ·
Two trains have collided south of the Egyptian capital, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.
Toronto Star ·
CAIRO (AP) — At least four people were killed and almost 90 others were injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, authorities said.
NBC News ·
CAIRO — At least four people were killed and almost 90 others were injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, authorities said.
Dawn ·
President Sisi directs authorities to conduct an urgent investigation to “hold accountable anyone found to have been negligent”.
The Straits Times ·
Egypt train collision in Giza kills four and injures 88, with authorities launching an investigation into the crash. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Globe and Mail ·
President al-Sisi orders investigation into crash, vowing to hold those responsible to account
The Irish Times ·
One service ran into the back of the other causing several carriages to derail 76km south of Cairo
TASS ·
The accident occurred on the morning of November 8 when a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum rammed the rear of a train traveling from Cairo to Aswan, near the town of El-Ayyat
The Straits Times ·
CAIRO, Nov 8 - Two passenger trains collided some 76 km (47 miles) south of Cairo on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring 88, Egypt’s health ministry said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MarketScreener ·
Two passenger trains collided some 76 km south of Cairo on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring 88, Egypt's health ministry said. The state railway authority said a train...
The Hindu ·
Four killed and 88 injured as two trains collide near Cairo, prompting investigations and emergency response in Egypt's Giza region.
Newsweek ·
At least four people have died after two trains collided in Giza province, causing one to derail.
South China Morning Post ·
Egypt’s 110 million people depend heavily on rail transport, but the network has suffered repeated deadly accidents.
South China Morning Post ·
Egypt’s 110 million people depend heavily on rail transport, but the network has suffered repeated deadly accidents.
BBC News ·
The health minister says several carriages in the passenger train have overturned and dozens of ambulances are responding.
Al Arabiya ·
Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.Eg
The Times of India ·
At least 120 people were injured after a passenger train derailed following a collision with another train in Egypt's Giza province on Sunday, as per
Khaleej Times ·
Egypt's railway authority said a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to the city of Aswan.
ITV News ·
Two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring over 100 others, according to the Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office. The crash happened …
The Jerusalem Post ·
Footage circulating on social media showed train carriages overturned in a field, a short distance from the tracks