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Oman-UAE Rail Connection Project Reaches 40% Completion

Hafeet Rail has announced that the Oman-UAE rail connection project has officially reached 40% completion.

Jordan & UAE to Launch $2.3 Billion Aqaba Port Railway

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have announced the initiation of a landmark $2.3 billion infrastructure partnership.

Etihad Rail Unveils New Stations on UAE Railway Network

Etihad Rail has unveiled the seven remaining stations on the UAE's first national passenger railway network.

Etihad Rail Partners with Keolis for First Passenger Rail Services in UAE

Etihad Rail has announced the introduction of the United Arab Emirates' first passenger rail service, which will be operated by Keolis. 

UAE: Etihad Rail Connects ICAD Railway Freight Terminal to National Main Line

Etihad Rail has connected the national rail network’s main line with the ICAD-based railway freight terminal currently under construction.

First of Etihad Rail’s New Fleet Arrives in the UAE

The first batches of Etihad Rail’s new fleet of locomotives and wagons for the UAE National Rail Network have arrived in the Emirates.

UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF

The Chairman of Etihad Rail recently reviewed construction progress on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network.

Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City Announce Development of Giant Rail Freight Terminal

Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City have announced the development of a 5.5 million square foot rail freight terminal.

Etihad Rail Triples Its Fleet in Readiness of Stage Two

Etihad Rail has awarded a contract for 843 wagons to CRRC, which will triple its fleet in anticipation of the opening of Stage Two.

Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success

Following a MoU Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) signed in February, Alstom has trained 15 students and is now offering apprenticeships.

11 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 5

All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 28 January–1 February 2019.

Middle East Rail: What’s New for the Biggest Rail Show in the Region?

...building transport corridors of the future, upgrading signalling and telecommunications systems, and financing new networks; Middle East …

In-Motion Train Weighing in the UAE

Weighwell Engineering Ltd have recently supplied a portable in-motion train weighing system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Situated a fe…

CERT and Thales Sign MoU to Set up UAE Rail Academy