A solitary traveler waits on the platform of Masr Station (Mahat Masr), Cairo's main intercity rail terminal, with a modern Egyptian National Railways passenger train stationed on the adjacent track. The station's distinctive stone columns and fluorescent-lit canopy are visible, reflecting the historic architecture of one of Egypt's busiest and most iconic railway hubs. Masr Station, originally opened in 1856, serves millions of passengers annually connecting Cairo to cities across Egypt.