The reason for the construction of railways from Wadi-Halfa in the North to the interior of Sudan at the turn of the century was to facilitate the advance of the Anglo-Egyptian army, led by Lord Kitchener and in establishing its supply lines. The railway route to Khartoum was completed before the year 1930, and it was the first mechanical means of transport introduced in Sudan. After fulfilling its military missions, Sudan Railways was turned into a civil government department commuting passengers and freight.
The town of Atbara, located at the confluence of the Atbara River and the Nile in North Sudan, was made a home base and headquarters of Sudan Railways.
Travellers may make their reservations at Khartoum, Atbara and Wadi Halfa railway stations.
In addition to passengers transport, Sudan Railways is substantially contributing in promoting income and outcome trade via Port Sudan and river berth of Wadi Halfa, where as the cost of freight transport by railway is minimum.
Regular Railway lines and town covered:
Nyala- Ed Daein-Abuzabad-Kosti-Sennar-Medani-Khartoum
AI Obeid- Kosti-Sennar-Medani-Khartoum (Travel duration 24 hrs)
Karima-Abu Hamad-Atbara-Shendi-Khartoum (Travel duration 30 hrs)
Port Sudan-Atbara-Shendi-Khartoum (Travel duration 24 hrs)
Wadi Halfa-Abu Hamad-Atbara- Shendi-Khartoum (Travel duration 24 hrs)
IMPORTANT NOTICE (2013): All passenger trains have been suspended until further notice due to reconstruction of railway lines and lack of useable rolling-stock
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