Oman and Saudi Arabia start study for rail freight connection
Oman and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to create a railway line from Duqm, in western Oman with the Saudi capital Riyadh. The line would cross the two countries near Ibri. This new railway connection is...Read more
UAE complete railway network and freight is already moving
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) can finally count on a nationwide railway network. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, led the inaugural ceremony on Thursday, 23 February, in...Read more
Etihad Rail welcomes first batch locomotives for UAE railway network
Rail operator Etihad Rail has welcomed the first batches of rolling stock fleet as part of development of the UAE’s new National Rail Network. The locomotives and wagons are part of a fleet expansion that...Read more
New mega-terminal to become part of UAE’s rail freight network
An agreement between Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City envisions the construction of a new rail freight terminal in Dubai as part of a comprehensive industrial and logistics hub. The new terminal will offer a...Read more
London first European metro contract for CRRC China
London Underground becomes the first European metro system to take delivery of Chinese manufactured maintenance rolling stock from CRRC. The order which was placed three years ago is for 71 wagons to cover a variety...Read more