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United Arab Emirates

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.

November 7, 2025 | Central/South America

Paraguay looks to UAE to revive Suburban Train project

Etihad Rail delegation visits Asunción to discuss 44km line to Ypacaraí.

October 14, 2025 | Middle East

Qatar approves rail link to Saudi Arabia

The new rail link would plug Qatar into the emerging Gulf Railway.

March 7, 2025 | Metros

Dubai seeks lead consultant for new metro line

Request for proposals issued for Gold Line project to relieve Red Line.

December 20, 2024 | Metros

Dubai Blue Line construction contract awarded

Mapa, Limak and CRRC will build and equip 30km driverless metro line for $US 5.6bn.

August 16, 2023 | Infrastructure

Station tender launched for Oman-Etihad Railway

Contract also includes building freight facilities and a maintenance depot.

September 22, 2022 | InnoTrans 2022

Etihad Rail signs four MoUs during InnoTrans

The agreements were signed with SNCF International, Progress Rail, Thales and Alstom.

July 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tracklaying complete in Sharjah emirate

Work for Phase 2D of Etihad Rail project is 80% complete.

July 25, 2022 | Infrastructure

Ensco Rail to supply track inspection vehicle to Etihad Rail

Vehicle will inspect rail and points in United Arab Emirates.

June 23, 2022 | Financial

Etihad Rail orders passenger fleet as construction continues north of Dubai

CAF will supply diesel trains with a top speed of 200km/h.

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