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rail news from the Gulf and Middle East
Zip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in under an hour
Bye-bye traffic! Commuters will soon been darting between destinations across the UAE in no time at all, thanks to high-speed Etihad Rail. The countdown has...
From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries chug along with rail plans
Gulf countries are choo-choo-choosing a sustainable approach to travel with yet another rail link in development. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Railways Authority with Bahraini...
All aboard! New highspeed rail link planned for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The pens are out and the creatives are coming together to design the first rail link between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. No, youβre not seeing...
Etihad Railβs high-speed trains increase UAE connectivityΒ
The UAEβs national rail company, Etihad Rail has secured funding to advance connectivity in the region. Adding to its 1,200km network, Etihad Rail aims to...
Guardian of the Nile: Egyptβs new luxury train
Arsenale SpA, in partnership with Egypt National Railways (ENR), announced the forthcoming launch of Egypt’s first luxury tourist train, the “Guardian of the Nile.” Set...
Saudi βdrivingβ female recruitment on pilgrimage route
In an industry where only around 18% of train drivers around the world are women, the Haramain High-Speed Railway’s initiative to recruit more female drivers...
Hafeet Rail on track to boost tourism between Abu Dhabi and Oman
Tourism development, job creation and economic development will be key outcomes of the new rail corridor. A rail line connecting Sohar in Oman with Abu...
Etihad Rail and Oman Rail launch landmark Abu Dhabi-Oman link
Etihad Rail and Oman Rail are set to boost regional connectivity through a landmark railway project. This collaboration is poised to transform the logistics and...
