Hafeet Rail, developer and operator of the Oman–UAE Railway Network, has received the first shipment of railway tracks through the General Cargo Terminal at SOHAR Port and Freezone, operated by C. Steinweg Oman LLC.
The shipment comprises more than 3,800 pieces of (E260) railway tracks, each measuring 25 metres in length, with a total weight of 5,700 metric tonnes.
Moreover, ArcelorMittal’s facility in Gijón, Spain, manufactured the railway tracks in accordance with the highest international standards for rail transport, and this delivery forms part of a total planned supply of 33,100 metric tonnes.
Engineers designed the railway tracks to withstand heavy freight and passenger loads of up to 32.4 tonnes per axle, ensuring high performance and long-term reliability tailored to the geographical and environmental conditions of the project.
Each rail has undergone rigorous precision manufacturing to guarantee structural integrity and is reinforced with advanced fastening systems using high-strength clips and bolts, providing stability and durability under the demanding operational conditions of both freight and passenger trains.
The arrival of this shipment paves the way for the next phase of the project, which includes track-laying works along the route, in parallel with preparations to receive additional shipments in the coming months.
These efforts will support advanced stages of construction and reinforce steady progress in line with the planned timeline of the project.
This milestone marks a significant step in the implementation of the Oman–UAE Railway Network, which extends 238 kilometres to connect the SOHAR Port with the UAE’s national railway network.
Additionally, the project will enhance supply chain integration, improve the efficiency of the transport ecosystem, and support economic cooperation and sustainable development between the two nations.
Developed and operated by Hafeet Rail, the project is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Asyad Group, Etihad Rail, and Mubadala.
Earlier this April, Sohar Port and Freezone inked a sub-usufruct agreement with Marsa Liquefied Natural Gas LLC, a joint venture between Total Energies EP Oman Development B.V. and OQ, to establish an LNG liquefaction facility.
