The urban line moves inside the city in crowded areas. As a result of that it is different from the regional line in facilities and operation needs. The regional line services the whole region including separate districts, such as Helwan and Al-Marg. The underground consisted of nine railroad coaches at the beginning on October 20, 1989. There was 5 minutes between every train and the next.
Every train stops at every station.
42.5 km long between Helwan and Al-Marag station takes 70 minutes. 52 minutes will be the distance between Helwan and Ramsis Square. There are a number of electricity generators to avert sudden stoppage of trains. All security means for passengers safety are adopted. Tunnels have water lifting stations.