A first-of-its-kind cross-border railway network connecting Oman and the UAE has been announced, establishing a new rail service between Sohar and Abu Dhabi.
Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail, the developer and operator of the new service.
The agreement secures dedicated trains for 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers, ensuring reliable and consistent service. The proposed train will carry goods currently traded between the two countries, including general cargo, manufactured goods, food products, pharmaceuticals, agrifoods, and other essential supplies.
Under the proposed arrangement, Noatum Logistics would run a daily rail service once Hafeet Rail’s network is completed. The service would run 7 container trains per week, each with a capacity of 276 TEUs, for an annual throughput of approximately 193,200 TEUs.
The agreement was formalised at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi and marks a significant step toward the launch of a dedicated freight rail corridor between the UAE and Oman.
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