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The NationalEN

The case for a Gulf railway has never been stronger

For many people in the Gulf, the idea of being able to travel the length of the GCC by rail has always been an enticing idea. With six countries joined by language, shared history and family ties, being able to step on a train in Oman and get off in Kuwait – or anywhere in between – would be a tangible embodiment of these neighbours’ deep ties. The case for

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

White House talks with Qatari PM, milestone GCC railway deal and UAE foreign trade hits record

In today's episode of Trending Middle East , Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, as efforts to mediate in the US-Iran war face renewed challenges. Mr Trump has said that further strikes on Iran are unlikely if negotiations succeed, but US forces remain on alert. Gulf countries have si

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The Guardian PoliticsEN

Great British Railways: new dawn for a new network but with plenty of old problems to fix

<p>Experts predict a baptism of fire for GBR in 2027, with likely issues ranging from clapped-out trains and track to extreme weather-related stress</p><p>The glad tidings brought by the minister were that the wait was almost over: the establishment of Great British Railways could be wrapped up by Christmas, at least in law. But with a renationalised industr

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Bahrain says landmark GCC railway agreement to be signed on November 8

Bahrain expects a landmark agreement connecting all six Gulf countries through a railway network to be signed at a meeting of Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) transport ministers in Manama on November 8, the kingdom's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications has told The National . In an exclusive interview, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said t

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The NationalEN

Bahrain says landmark GCC railway agreement to be signed on Sunday

Bahrain expects a landmark agreement connecting all six Gulf countries through a railway network to be signed at a meeting of Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) transport ministers in Manama on November 8, the kingdom's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications has told The National . In an exclusive interview, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said t

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DawnEN

Pakistan Railways hits panic button after repeated accidents

<p>• Emergency declared, holidays cancelled for officers until Dec 31<br>• Minister orders removal of operational flaws by year-end<br>• Says health analysis of 1,546 coaches, wagons completed<br>• Deteriorating tracks, faulty rolling stock among causes of accidents</p> <p>LAHORE: In view of repeated derailments and accidents, including a recent incident nea

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DawnEN

Tensions with Karachi Metropolitan Corporation flare as railways calls in armed personnel from other cities

<p>• PR police say step taken to protect federal assets following ‘recent incidents’<br>• Both sides have already lodged cases against each other over scuffle between city wardens and PR policemen</p> <p>KARACHI: In a clear sign of further escalation of tensions between the KMC and Pakistan Railways, the federal institution has called in additional forces fr

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