Rail

Mohammed bin Rashid and Mohamed bin Zayed launch UAE Rail Program

The UAE Railways Program was launched during a special event celebrating the projects of the 50, held at Dubais EXPO 2020. (Image source: Etihad Rail)

In the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy supreme commander of the armed forces, the UAE Government, has announced the launch of the UAE Railways Programme, the largest integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the country

RTA to explore developing suspended transport network

The use of this type of transport in Dubai aims to accelerate the mobility of people. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Dubai?s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group, a leading company in the suspended railways, to come up with innovative solutions for developing a futuristic suspended transport network in Dubai

Stevin Rock signs agreement with Etihad Rail to make use of UAE?s national rail network

The agreement was signed by Shadi Malak and Naser Bustami in the presence of several executives and officials from both organisations. (Image Source: Etihad Rail)

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE supreme council member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, was present at the signing of an agreement between Etihad Rail, the developer of the UAE?s National Rail Network, and Ras Al Khaimah?s Stevin Rock, one of the largest quarrying companies in the world, for the transport of raw materials from Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi

Siemens Mobility to install high-speed rail system in Egypt

The agreement comprises a rail system with a network of 1000 km. (Image source: Siemens)

The National Authority for Tunnels, a governmental authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt, and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install Egypt?s first ever high-speed rail transportation system

Alstom transforming Saudi Arabia?s rail transport and mobility sector

Alstom has supplied 69 Metropolis-based Riyadh Metro trainsand an Urbalis signalling system. (Image source: Alstom)

Alstom, one of the global leaders in rail transport and sustainable mobility, is contributing greatly in Saudi Arabia?s goal to comprehensively enhance the interconnectivity of the kingdom and the development of major rail and metro projects, in line with its Vision for 2030