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Railways

The latest news on railways including Etihad Rail

The Muscat Metro is set to improve connectivity and reduce congestion across the Omani capital. AFP

Next stop, Oman: How Muscat Metro highlights rail's role in Gulf progress

GulfJuly 03, 2026

The first passenger service will take travellers from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City station to the Fujairah station in Al Hilal City next week. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE passenger rail has arrived right on time

EditorialJune 25, 2026

Aqaba port. The project will create a 360km railway linking the site with the phosphate and potash production areas of Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi. Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National

Jordan lays tracks for growth with $2.3 billion rail project

EconomyApril 21, 2026

The introduction of passenger train services to the UAE later this year is creating a rolling sense of wonder fully two centuries after that first historic journey thousands of kilometres away in 19th-century Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail will connect the UAE in ways we have never seen before

CommentJanuary 29, 2026

Etihad Rail Passenger Train. Ongoing construction work to one of the many planned high volume train stations along the route. Press ride along in the new passenger trail from Etihad Rail starting at Al Faya Depot to the Abu Dhabi train station in Mohamed bin Zayed City. Antonie Robertson/The National

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First glimpse of the Abu Dhabi railway station set to usher in new era of travel

UAEJanuary 20, 2026

Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia's ultra-luxury train, is set to be launched at the end of 2026. Photo: Arsenale Group

Leaders of the track: Saudi Arabia and UAE bring luxury train travel back

TravelNovember 04, 2025

A model carriage of Dream of the Desert train at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh. AFP

Saudi Arabia's luxury train Dream of the Desert will be 'moving masterpiece'

TravelOctober 29, 2025

Etihad Rail is set to launch its passenger service in 2026. Photo: Wam

Etihad Rail: Everything we know, from expanded routes to passenger line launch

UAEOctober 11, 2025

Day one of the Global Rail conference at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

How resurgent rail could change the Gulf

EditorialOctober 02, 2025

A rendering of the tram set for Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Transport Company

Abu Dhabi tram to connect Yas Island landmarks to airport

UAESeptember 30, 2025

Preserved steam locomotive train, at Hejaz railway near Wadi Rum desert, Jordan. The train has been used in the movie "Lawrence of Arabia". Getty Images

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Turkey, Syria and Jordan on board to revive historic Hejaz railway

CultureSeptember 26, 2025

The Dubai Metro is being expanded to cater for the increasing population. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How will Dubai's transport system cope with growing population?

UAESeptember 02, 2025

Etihad Rail's passenger network is expected to be launched next year. Wam

UAE's east coast set for tourism boom from Etihad Rail's passenger service

UAEAugust 06, 2025

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, takes a test ride on Etihad Rail's passenger service from Dubai to Fujairah. @HHShkMohd / X

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid trials train from Dubai to Fujairah

August 02, 2025

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Etihad Passenger Train from Dubai to Fujairah. @HHShkMohd / X

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Sheikh Mohammed trials new train from Dubai to Fujairah

UAEAugust 02, 2025

Etihad Rail press conference, At Etihad Rail Al Faya Depot in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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How high-speed trains could reshape the UAE

UAEJanuary 26, 2025

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