Deaths & blackouts: Storm Goretti, howling gales hit UK, France; rail services affected

A man was killed in southwest England after a tree fell on a caravan during record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as large parts of Europe continued to face power outages and transport disruptions caused by severe weather.The man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead in the town of Helston in Cornwall […]

Etihad Rail: UAE launches first passenger train network connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah | World News

Etihad rail passenger trains linking 11 cities nationwide / Image: file The UAE is on the brink of a transport revolution with Etihad Rail’s national passenger service, set to begin operations in 2026. After years of infrastructure build-out and testing, the first integrated passenger rail network will link cities from Al Sila in the west […]

Riyadh to Doha in two hours: Saudi Arabia and Qatar unveil mega electric rail project | World News

Saudi Arabia and Qatar launch 785km high speed electric rail, cutting Riyadh-Doha travel to two hours/Representative Image Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced a landmark high speed electric rail project that will slash travel time between Riyadh and Doha to just two hours while creating more than 30,000 jobs. The ambitious 785 kilometer railway will […]

Airfloa Rail Technology Gains After Forming JV With Big Bang Boom Solutions | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, 24 November (Udaipur Kiran): Airfloa Rail Technology traded higher on Monday after the company announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with defence technology firm Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS). The stock was quoted at Rs 381.35 on the BSE, up 1.15 percent from its previous close of Rs 377.00. The scrip opened at […]

Rail Vikas Nigam Rises After Emerging as Lowest Bidder for NER Project | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, 24 November (Udaipur Kiran): Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) traded higher on Monday after the company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a major North Eastern Railway project. The stock was trading at Rs 317.00 on the BSE, up 0.94 percent from its previous close of Rs 314.05. The scrip opened at […]

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Rises After Winning Rs 12.77 Crore DMRC Order | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, (Udaipur Kiran). Texmaco Rail & Engineering gained over 2% on the BSE after the company secured an order worth Rs 12.77 crore (excluding taxes) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The stock was trading at Rs 133.65, up 3.10 points or 2.37% from its previous close of Rs 130.55. It opened at Rs 130.80 […]

UAE, Oman sign agreement for first cross border freight rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar | World News

UAE and Oman sign an agreement for daily Abu Dhabi–Sohar freight rail, handling 193,200 TEUs annually/Representative Image A major step toward regional connectivity and sustainable logistics has been announced, as Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, developer of the first cross-border railway network between the UAE and Oman, have signed a […]

Saudi Arabia’s $7 billion “Land Bridge” rail project to link Jeddah and Riyadh in under 4 hours | World News

Saudi Arabia’s $7 billion Landbridge high-speed rail to link Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam—cutting travel time to under four hours / Image Credit: file Saudi Arabia is building more than just tracks; it’s building a future that moves at high speed. The Kingdom is developing a massive $7 billion high-speed rail project, affectionately called the “Land […]

Etihad Rail reveals first passenger route details: 2026 launch, scenic journeys, and city connections | World News

Etihad Rail has officially confirmed four key passenger stations—in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, forming the backbone of the initial route rollout/ Image: Etihad Rail The UAE’s ambitious 900-kilometre Etihad Rail project has taken a major step forward with the unveiling of a detailed network map during the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. […]