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November 20, 2023 | Middle East

Trans-Arabian railway to be completed by 2030

Gulf Cooperation Council sets new deadline, but many challenges still lie ahead.

September 11, 2023 | Policy

Plans for trans-Arabian Gulf railway emerge at G20 Summit

Leaders of the United States, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Delhi.

August 16, 2023 | Infrastructure

Station tender launched for Oman-Etihad Railway

Contract also includes building freight facilities and a maintenance depot.

May 26, 2023 | Policy

India-UAE rail and port connection proposed

The project has been put forward by Israel and the US.

May 18, 2023 | Middle East

Etihad Rail signs seven agreements at Middle East Rail 2023

Six MoUs to further passenger and freight traffic, while joint venture with DHL will see carrier focus on rail.

May 15, 2023 | Freight

Oman-Etihad Rail signs MoU with Vale

MoU covers transport of iron ore and derivatives from port of Sohar.

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 9, 2023 | Middle East

CRRC to supply passenger trains to the UAE

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

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.

December 2, 2022 | Freight

Etihad Rail signs key rail freight customer agreement

The UAE national operator will transport petrochemicals for Borouge.

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