Egypt's railway network struggles with a poor safety record. The Toukh rail accident in April, pictured above, left 23 people dead and 139 injured. Photo: AFP
Egypt's railway network struggles with a poor safety record. The Toukh rail accident in April, pictured above, left 23 people dead and 139 injured. Photo: AFP

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Egypt

300,000 train passengers a day try to dodge fares on Egypt railways

Rail chief reveals extent of issue as cash-strapped network struggles to upgrade service

Hamza Hendawi
Hamza Hendawi
Cairo, Egypt

September 19, 2021