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          The latest news on railways including Etihad Rail

          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

          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

          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

          Sheikh Mohammed trials new train from Dubai to Fujairah

          UAEAugust 02, 2025
          Etihad Rail's plans have been hailed as ambitious and transformative. Victor Besa / The National

          How high-speed trains could reshape the UAE

          UAEJanuary 26, 2025
          Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, inspect the UAE's first passenger train fleet. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

          High-speed Abu Dhabi to Dubai train to be ‘game changer’ for commuters

          ClimateJanuary 25, 2025
          Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, inspect the UAE’s first passenger train fleet. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

          Etihad Rail to offer 30-minute passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

          UAEJanuary 23, 2025
          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
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