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.
There are guide signs to lead the passengers to right directions. The underground was opened for traffic on Oct. 10, 1987. The line comprises 32 stations, including 5 sub-surface. They are Saad Zagloul, Sadat, Gamal Abdel-Naser, Oraby, Mubarak. Every railway coach capacity is 2500 passengers.