Middle East railway industry news
Latest railway industry news from the Middle East, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Modernisation of Alexandria’s Raml network gathers pace
EGYPT: Hyundai Rotem is to supply LRVs as part of a wider programme to modernise Alexandria’s Raml tram network.
Hafeet Rail awards freight terminal and wagon contracts
OMAN: UAE to Oman railway project promoter Hafeet Rail has awarded contracts for the construction of two freight facilities and the supply of wagons. It has also reached an agreement for the transport of aggregates on the future line.
UAE rail sector graduate scheme aims to nurture local skills
UAE: The first intake has completed what Dubai metro and tram operator Keolis MHI says is the region’s first graduate training programme of its kind for the rail sector.
Abu Dhabi – Dubai high speed rail construction tenders called
UAE: The executive councils of Abu Dhabi and Dubai have signed a co-operation charter for the development of a 150 km high speed rail link between the cities which would be designed for 350 km/h running to offer a 30 min journey time.
Iran begins series production of domestic metro trains
IRAN: Tehran Wagon Manufacturing Co has received approval for series production of metro trainsets with 85% domestic content.
Saudi Arabia Railways train equipped for ETCS Level 2
SAUDI ARABIA: The first Saudi Arabia Railways train to be fitted with CAF’s latest Auriga ETCS equipment has entered passenger service on Saudi Arabia Railways’ Riyadh to Dammam network, following a two-year programme of design, testing, certification and training.
Turquoise tram route added to Lusail network
UAE – Oman railway systems integration contract awarded
AlUla rail skills development agreement
Saudi Arabian trains to blend modern aesthetics and advanced technology
Orange Line launch completes Riyadh metro openings
Dubai Metro Blue Line construction contract awarded
Riyadh metro Red and Green lines open to passengers
Egyptian National Railways orders ‘state-of-the-art’ track maintenance fleet
King inaugurates Riyadh Metro ahead of public opening
Bashteel hub in Greater Cairo opens
King Abdullah Financial District monorail contract signed
Sinai passenger train launched
Saudi Arabia Railways says its 2035 vision offers ‘excellent investment opportunities’
Oman – UAE railway locomotive and technical support contracts awarded
Saudi Arabia Railways seeks 200 km/h trainsets
Cairo operator trials sign language services
Velaro high speed train designed for Egypt’s hot and sandy conditions
Cairo Metro Line 1 to be modernised