MEED
Supplement: Rail Projects
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Crisis forces urban rail rethink
After an initial rush to follow Dubai, several projects around the Gulf are being reconsidered to ensure value for money in the current economic climate -
Joining the dots of GCC rail
One of the biggest obstacles facing the proposed GCC railway is the need for a fixed link between Qatar and Bahrain. Getting the project built by 2017 is a challenge -
North Africa revives rail links
Governments in the region are strengthening transport infrastructure by modernising existing lines, building new routes and investing in high-speed trains and tram networks -
Riyadh sets the pace for heavy rail
As the first phase of the North-South minerals railway nears completion, Riyadh proves it can deliver major rail schemes on time. The only sticking point is the future of the Landbridge project -
The Middle East rediscovers the age of the train
Across the region, rail schemes are moving ahead as governments seek to improve their domestic and international transport networks
