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Egypt restores 70-year-old train of King Farouk

Egypt restored an old train dating back to the era of King Farouk after it was worn out due to being stored in a maintenance workshop.
King Farouk's Royal Train pre-renovation.

CAIRO — The Egyptian National Railway Authority announced on June 12 the completion of the restoration works of the royal train dating back to the era of King Farouk, 70 years after it had no longer been in use.

The authority said in a press statement that the train had been restored to its historical condition and its original components while preserving its ancient archaeological character and historical shape. 

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