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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.

December 20, 2022 | Metros

Trial excavation underway for Tel Aviv Metro tunnels

Three tunnel boring machines (TBMs) required to build 150km network.

December 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Israel unveils plans to extend A1 Link to central Jerusalem

2.8km tunnel will take trains closer to Old City.

December 2, 2022 | Freight

Etihad Rail signs key rail freight customer agreement

The UAE national operator will transport petrochemicals for Borouge.

November 2, 2022 | Innovations

Saudi Arabia Railways signs agreement with University of Birmingham

Memorandum of Understanding for delivery of specialised railway education to employees.

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