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March 4, 2026 | Middle East

Etihad Rail fills void left by Middle East flight cancellations

Three trains carrying more than 350 passengers have moved people stranded in Saudi Arabia to the UAE.

February 26, 2026 | Metros

Tel Aviv launches $50bn metro project

The Tel Aviv metro will be 150km long and comprise three lines with 109 stations.

February 9, 2026 | High-speed

Saudi Arabia orders new high-speed trains and extends operating contract

Talgo will supply 20 trains as Haramain operating contract extended to 2038.

February 9, 2026 | Metros

Riyadh: A new benchmark for automated metros

Kevin Smith was invited behind the scenes of the Riyadh metro network by RATP Dev, the lead partner in the Capital Metro Company (Camco) joint venture, which is responsible for operations and maintenance of lines 1 and 2 of the world’s longest automated metro.

February 5, 2026 | Middle East

UAE high-speed contracts awarded

Two consortia will deliver the first 150km phase of Abu Dhabi - Dubai high-speed line.

February 3, 2026 | Fleet

SAR tenders for diesel passenger trains

Saudi operator is boosting fleet capacity on the 2700km Northern Network.

February 2, 2026 | Middle East

Bidders line up for Riyadh metro Line 7

The new 65km line will connect King Khalid International Airport with Qiddiya.

January 28, 2026 | Middle East

Iran boosts private rolling stock production

Government will finance $US 300m purchase of locomotives and coaches.

January 26, 2026 | Main line

Etihad Rail confirms passenger service launch

First trains will run from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and Fujairah later this year.

January 22, 2026 | Metros

Dubai tenders metro extension design contract

Red Line extension will run for 3km to Al-Maktoum International Airport.

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