Nov 17, 2010
In the first of a three-part series, Western Region residents, from a young mother missing her friends to a grocer seeking fresher produce, tell how their lives will be changed by the 1,500km rail link across all seven emirates, and beyond. Read Article Villagers hitch their hopes to the Union Railway
Nov 18, 2010
In the second part of our series on the Union Railway, we explore how the line is expected to increase efficiency and reduce the shipping system's environmental impact. Read Article Shipping industry on alert, waiting for the train
Nov 19, 2010
In the final part of our series on the Union Railway, Northern Emirates residents say they can't wait for the train's arrival to end their comparative isolation from the nation's population centres and to clear the roads of polluting lorries that carry freight. Read Article Union Railway hoped to run out noisy, dirty lorries
Mar 03, 2011
Construction on the first phase of the UAE's planned national railway system is due to begin mid-2011. Read Article National rail project under way soon
Mar 24, 2011
Etihad Rail company will award construction contracts in the next two months, but has sidelined plans for a dedicated passenger service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Read Article Plans for passenger rail link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai shelved
Mar 25, 2011
Etihad Rail company will award construction contracts in the next two months, but has sidelined plans for a dedicated passenger service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Read Article Railway gives priority to freight lines over passenger services
Apr 03, 2011
Construction of the first stage of the national railway will begin in Al Gharbia, with the first nail to be hammered in Mirfa. Read Article National railway construction to begin in June
May 11, 2011
A joint venture between two US-based companies will manage the construction of the UAE's first rail network. Read Article Etihad Rail awards construction contract to US companies
Sep 13, 2011
Etihad Rail, which is building the Dh40 billion train line to link in the UAE, will award the first construction contracts within two months, its chief executive officer said. Read Article Construction contracts for UAE's Dh40bn railway 'within two months'
Sep 21, 2011
Governments in the region are pushing ahead with rail link projects to transport passengers and boost trade. Read Article Gulf states press ahead with plans for rail networks
