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The latest news on railways including Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail exhibits plans for the network at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals passenger journey times

UAEOctober 15, 2024

The crash caused two of the passenger train's carriages to derail near New Jalpaiguri station, in West Bengal state. AP

At least 15 killed as trains collide in north-east India

AsiaJune 17, 2024

Passengers at Waterloo Station in London, as members of train drivers' union Aslef are preparing for more strike action in a long-running dispute over pay. PA

Widespread UK train strikes to disrupt travellers

UKMay 06, 2024

Passengers look at the departure board at Kings Cross station in London, as members of the train drivers' union at 16 train operators in England stage a 24-hour strike in a bitter, long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Getty Images

Train drivers' strike to cause UK commuter chaos on Monday

UKApril 07, 2024

British Steel has won a contract to supply railway tracks for Egypt's new Green Line project. Photo: Siemens

British Steel wins major Egyptian railway contract

BusinessApril 05, 2024

The event is being hosted by Etihad Rail, which is building a UAE-wide passenger service. Photo: Etihad Rail

Abu Dhabi to host new global rail conference

UAEMarch 15, 2024

The new Sharjah facility will be situated close to the emirate's University City. Etihad Rail

Sharjah set for new Etihad Rail station

UAEMarch 06, 2024

Twisted carriages at the site of train crash in Vizianagaram district, in India's Andhra Pradesh state, on October 30, 2023. AFP

Train drivers were watching cricket before crash, Indian ministry says

AsiaMarch 04, 2024

Although no one was injured in the latest incident, accidents are common on India's rail network mainly due to ageing infrastructure. Reuters

Runaway train travels 80km without driver in India

AsiaFebruary 26, 2024

Dr Sultan Al Jaber and members of Adnoc's leadership team on Etihad Rail’s first passenger journey connecting Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah. Photo: Adnoc

Etihad Rail makes its first passenger journey

TransportJanuary 25, 2024

A train passes through the Channel tunnel in Coquelles, northern France. A strike by French workers has come to an end. EPA

Channel tunnel traffic to resume on Friday after workers end walkout

UKDecember 22, 2023

The international high-speed Eurostar train arrives from Paris to St Pancras railway station in London. AFP

Travellers stranded on broken-down Eurostar train for eight hours

UKNovember 30, 2023

Damaged carriages in Vizianagaram district, in Andhra Pradesh. Authorities said human error is probably to blame for the accident. Reuters

Andhra Pradesh train accident death toll rises to 14

AsiaOctober 30, 2023

The train wreckage in Andhra Pradesh. photo: X

At least six killed after two trains collide in Andhra Pradesh

AsiaOctober 29, 2023

Saeed Khalfan Al Ghafri, left, chief executive of Emirates Steel, and Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, chief executive of Oman and Etihad Rail Company. Photo: OER

Oman and Etihad Rail teams up with Emirates Steel Arkan to boost trade

EconomyOctober 16, 2023

Carriages of the North East Express passenger train that derailed on Wednesday night near Raghunathpur station in Bihar state, eastern India. AP

Bihar train accident: At least four killed, more than 70 injured

AsiaOctober 12, 2023