Gulf rail resurgence gathers pace: across the Arabian Peninsula, governments are formulating ambitious plans for new railways. Keith Barrow looks at recent developments in this region, which is rapidly becoming a focal point for the rail industry.(Middle East)

International Railway Journal | October 1, 2008| | Copyright

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IN less than a year's time, the opening of the first line of the Dubai metro will usher in the start of a new era for railways on the Arabian peninsula. The initial phase of Dubai's ambitious 318km automatic metro will be followed by metro projects in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, while heavy rail networks are planned in Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. Saudi Arabia is embarking on a massive expansion of its network with new high-speed, heavy-haul and mixed traffic railways at an advanced stage of planning.

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