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Saudi Arabia had designed and was working on 200km of rail track to link with the Gulf Railway, while Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait were designing their portions. (Shutterstock)

March 13th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

GCC States Committed to Gulf Railway Project, Despite Spat With Qatar

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations remain committed to the Gulf railway project, a top official told delegates at the Middle East Rail conference on Monday.

Egypt is running an “outdated” railway system and politicians are not happy. (Shutterstock)

March 7th, 2018 - 10:49 GMT

Egypt's Railway System Has Not Been Developed for 60 Years: Minister

The metro development will transfer the line from its current mechanical system to a communications-based train control system. (AFP/File)

April 1st, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

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GCC States Committed to Gulf Railway Project, Despite Spat With Qatar

Egypt's Railway System Has Not Been Developed for 60 Years: Minister

Europe's Investment Bank wants to finance development of Cairo metro, Alexandria tramway