United Arab Emirates: Latest railway news

Daily news from United Arab Emirates region across the Railway and Logistics industry focused on business, technology and rolling stock.

Etihad Rail Freight completes first UAE vehicle train

Freight Rail · May 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Hafeet Rail reaches 40% completion on Oman–UAE link

Infrastructure · April 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Etihad Rail unveils plans for UAE passenger network ahead of 2026 launch

Passenger Rail

Etihad Rail unveils plans for UAE passenger network ahead of 2026 launch

UAE - Oman cross-border freight service will be launched by Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail

Freight Rail

UAE - Oman cross-border freight service will be launched by Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail

Etihad Rail high-speed train tested between Dubai and Fujairah ahead of commercial operation start

Passenger Rail

Etihad Rail high-speed train tested between Dubai and Fujairah ahead of commercial operation start

Borouge transports over 700,000 tonnes of products via Etihad Rail in first year

Freight Rail

Borouge transports over 700,000 tonnes of products via Etihad Rail in first year

Elon Musk - Dubai: Loop transportation project

Technology & Innovation

Elon Musk - Dubai: Loop transportation project

Abu Dhabi–Dubai high-speed rail project announced, passenger train fleet presented

Passenger Rail

Abu Dhabi–Dubai high-speed rail project announced, passenger train fleet presented

Etihad Rail launches region's first CO2 emission reduction certificates

Business

Etihad Rail launches region's first CO2 emission reduction certificates

DB Schenker and Ford: new logistic facility in Dubai

Technology & Innovation

DB Schenker and Ford: new logistic facility in Dubai

DP World and Pakistan finalize freight corridor agreement

Freight Rail

DP World and Pakistan finalize freight corridor agreement

SYSTRA wins project management role for UAE-Oman rail link

Infrastructure

SYSTRA wins project management role for UAE-Oman rail link

Hitachi Rail selected for communications and cybersecurity upgrade of UAE passenger stations

Technology & Innovation

Hitachi Rail selected for communications and cybersecurity upgrade of UAE passenger stations

Progress Rail will deliver 27 EMD SD70ACS Locomotives to Hafeet Rail

Rolling Stock

Progress Rail will deliver 27 EMD SD70ACS Locomotives to Hafeet Rail

Oman-UAE rail network receives $1.5 billion financing

Infrastructure

Oman-UAE rail network receives $1.5 billion financing

Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan General Contracting join forces to improve rail logistics in UAE

Business

Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan General Contracting join forces to improve rail logistics in UAE

UAE and Jordan partner for $2.3 billion railway project, completion expected by 2030

Infrastructure

UAE and Jordan partner for $2.3 billion railway project, completion expected by 2030

AD Ports Group launches rail shuttle service between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals

Freight Rail

AD Ports Group launches rail shuttle service between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals

Etihad Rail's financing framework to support clean transport and green projects

Business

Etihad Rail's financing framework to support clean transport and green projects

Renfe strengthens presence in UAE with new branch for railway initiatives

Business

Renfe strengthens presence in UAE with new branch for railway initiatives

Siemens Mobility wins contract for UAE-Oman rail link

Infrastructure

Siemens Mobility wins contract for UAE-Oman rail link

New rail agreement to improve steel transport in the Middle East

Business

New rail agreement to improve steel transport in the Middle East

A new passenger railway service between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah in the UAE

Passenger Rail

A new passenger railway service between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah in the UAE

Oman and Etihad Rail team up with Emirates Steel Arkan to transport raw materials

Freight Rail

Oman and Etihad Rail team up with Emirates Steel Arkan to transport raw materials

PGII vs BRI: Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Business

PGII vs BRI: Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

UAE-Oman $3bn freight connection for iron ore

Freight Rail

UAE-Oman $3bn freight connection for iron ore

DHL Global Forwarding partners with Etihad Rail to transform freight transport in the UAE

Freight Rail

DHL Global Forwarding partners with Etihad Rail to transform freight transport in the UAE

UAE national rail network launched including rail freight

Freight Rail

UAE national rail network launched including rail freight

USD 3 billion for UAE-Oman rail network

Passenger Rail

USD 3 billion for UAE-Oman rail network

Etihad Rail agreed with Borouge to transport 1.3 million tons of polymers annually via rail

Freight Rail

Etihad Rail agreed with Borouge to transport 1.3 million tons of polymers annually via rail

Gottfried Eymer: new CEO of Etihad Rail Freight

Business

Gottfried Eymer: new CEO of Etihad Rail Freight

Etihad Rail completes tracklaying works for the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah

Infrastructure

Etihad Rail completes tracklaying works for the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah

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