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March 16, 2023 | Main line

Cross-border service connecting the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany approved

The plan extends a German-Dutch train operated by Arriva.

March 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Oman-Etihad Rail launches prequalification tender for civil works contract

Oman-Etihad Rail has also signed a cooperation agreement with Mubadala Investment.

February 24, 2023 | Freight

UAE launches national freight network

Etihad Rail is expected to carry 60 million tonnes of freight a year on new 900km network.

February 24, 2023 | Technology

First commercial order for Rail Vision sensors

Electro-optical system can detect obstacles at up to 2km.

February 14, 2023 | Passenger

Renfe International Projects gets the green light

New company will bring together activities outside Spain.

February 9, 2023 | Middle East

CRRC to supply passenger trains to the UAE

Contract for three trains includes an option for an additional 20.

February 1, 2023 | Tenders

Oman seeks consultants to explore feasibility of a Muscat metro

Launch of the tendering process means the idea of an urban rail system is being actively pursued.

January 30, 2023 | Middle East

First female train drivers begin work in Saudi Arabia

34 female drivers are working on the Haramain high-speed line.

January 17, 2023 | Middle East

Etihad Rail forges ahead with Phase 2 of UAE National Rail Network

Etihad Rail is moving construction ahead at an accelerated pace with 75% of the 1200km Phase 2 of the UAE’s national railway network now complete. Deputy executive director of projects, Mohammed Alshehi, told Robert Preston about the challenges that the company has faced.

January 3, 2023 | High-speed

Saudi Arabia’s high-speed line recovers from Covid-19 pandemic

5.6 million passengers carried since Haramain services restored.

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