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January 10, 2022 | Light Rail

First section of Lusail tram network opens

The line interchanges with Doha Metro.

January 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Agreement signed for Iran - Iraq rail link

Construction of the new line will take two years and cost up to $US 120m.

December 2, 2021 | Infrastructure

Egis wins Tel Aviv Metro network management contact

Egis-led consortium to manage the project to build three new metro lines in Tel Aviv.

November 26, 2021 | Infrastructure

Alstom wins two Turkish signalling contracts

Contracts comprise main line ERTMS and a CBTC project in Istanbul.

November 25, 2021 | Middle East

Tunnel excavation complete on Etihad Rail Phase 2

Etihad Rail says the 605km project is proceeding to schedule.

November 18, 2021 | Main line

UIC reports 11% decline in railway accidents in 2020

The data published by the UIC covers the initial Covid-19 lockdown and travel restrictions.

November 12, 2021 | Locomotives

Israel Railways orders 36 additional Traxx electric locomotives

IR exercises option for extra units with delivery due to start in April 2023.

October 26, 2021 | Light Rail

First test run on Tel Aviv Red Line complete

The line is now due to open in November 2022.

October 13, 2021 | Infrastructure

Dubai metro extends maintenance contracts with Thales

The contract covers the Red and Green metro lines and the Route 2020 extension.

September 29, 2021 | Infrastructure

Construction of Etihad Rail Phase 2A completed

The line takes the UAE network to the border with Saudi Arabia.

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