Egyptian Railway Museum

The museum holds a varied collection of trains, models and historical documents that show the importance of the railways in Egypt and the role they have played in linking the country’s cities and regions. Visitors can also see examples of old locomotives and carriages and learn about the technology used to run trains across different eras.

What’s inside the Railway Museum?

The Railway Museum’s collection documents the history of rail transport in Egypt, including models of trains and locomotives, historical maps and documents, and tools and equipment used in running the railways.

Highlights include the story of how Egypt’s railway network was founded and grew, along with models showing how the design of trains and carriages, and the operating and signalling systems, evolved over the years.

Where is the Railway Museum?

The Railway Museum is in the Ramses area of central Cairo, next to the city’s main railway station, known as Mahattat Masr. It is easy to reach by public transport, especially the Cairo Metro.

• Location: Ramses, Cairo, Egypt
• Nearest metro station: Al-Shohadaa station