Egypt operates 21st voluntary train to repatriate Sudanese nationals

Egypt’s National Railways Authority on Tuesday operated the 21st train under a voluntary repatriation programme helping Sudanese nationals return home, the authority said in a statement.

The initiative, launched under the directives of Transport and Industry Minister Kamel El-Wazir, has transported about 20,000 passengers since it began.

The train was scheduled to arrive at Aswan High Dam Station at 11:40 p.m. (2040 GMT) and depart the following morning at 11:30 a.m. to continue services from Aswan, the authority added.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser