Passengers
Bringing people and places closer
Sudan Rail Group plans to introduce passenger services between Port Sudan and Khartoum in 2027, following the operating transition and completion of service preparations. The service will provide another travel option for families, residents and people travelling along the corridor.
In preparation, September 2026. Sudan Rail Group has not yet assumed operating responsibility.
The corridor at a glance
1,067
Kilometres, Port Sudan to Khartoum
Planned passenger stops. Trains will serve the same locations in both directions.
The service at a glance
| Detail | What we can say now |
|---|---|
| Route | Port Sudan to Khartoum, in both directions |
| Stops | Port Sudan, Haya, Atbara, Shendi, Khartoum |
| Frequency at launch | One departure each week in each direction |
| Planned start | 2027, after the operating transition and service preparations |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale. Booking details will be announced here |
| Fares and timetable | To be published before booking opens |
| Accessibility | Station access, boarding and assistance information will be published before booking opens |
Planning your journey
This page will become your source for timetables, fares, station information and ticket booking. We will also publish journey times, luggage allowances, onboard facilities and information about assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.
For any passenger service currently offered by another operator, please confirm travel and ticket arrangements directly with that operator. This page describes Sudan Rail Group's planned service.
Preparations are focused on the trains, stations, infrastructure and operating arrangements needed for the service. The confirmed starting date and booking details will be announced here.
The planned route
The service will connect Port Sudan and Khartoum, stopping at Haya, Atbara and Shendi along the way. Trains will serve the same locations in the return direction.
The initial target is one departure each week from Port Sudan and one departure each week from Khartoum.
Follow our project updates for announcements.
Timetables, fares and booking information will be announced as preparations advance.