Gulf railway network full steam ahead as six countries agree 2,100km project
Gulf countries signed an agreement on Sunday for a railway project to link six states and open up “broader prospects” for travel and trade, Bahrain's Transport Minister said. The agreement was signed by transport ministers from Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member states at Al Zahir Palace in Bahrain . The railway project, first proposed more than a decade ago, is intended to establish a rail…
Six Gulf countries have signed an agreement to build a railway network spanning 2,100 kilometers, aiming to enhance travel and trade connections. The project, first proposed nearly a decade ago, will link the states from Kuwait in the north to Oman in the south. Bahrain's Transport Minister, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, described the agreement as a "milestone reflecting the aspirations of GCC leaders for deeper connectivity" and an investment in the future of the Gulf and its generations.
The agreement paves the way for a new phase of regional integration, opening up broader prospects for trade, investment, and travel. The Bahraini minister expressed pride in hosting the signing, highlighting the kingdom's commitment to supporting joint Gulf action. The railway network's construction is expected to begin trial operations in 2027, with the UAE already having launched its national railway network and Oman developing its cross-border link with the UAE.
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