Railway in Oman
Railway in Oman
There are currently hardly any train connections in Oman. There is only a small railway line that is about 500 meters long and connects Nizwa the visitors of the Al Hotta Cave from the ticket office to the entrance of the cave. However, the expansion of the railway network in Oman is being planned.
The infrastructure is growing
The railway is the last major infrastructure project that is to be tackled in Oman. The expansion of the roads, the ports and the pipelines has long been completed and has helped the country to experience a previously unknown upswing.
Now, the establishment of a railway network is intended to make traveling within the country easier and, on the other hand, to enable the transportation of goods to occur quickly and efficiently. This fits into the government's concept of focusing on other industries besides oil and gas production in the coming years.
The manufacturing industry needs regular raw materials and must be able to transport the produced goods quickly and cost-effectively to the country’s ports and airports. Here, the planned railway network should provide an alternative to the road.
Implementation
A 2000-kilometer long railway network is to be established in Oman over the next few years. Construction was already able to begin in 2017. A dedicated railway company, the Oman Rail Company, was founded for the preparation and planning. To leverage the expertise of specialists from around the world, the construction of the railway tracks was put out to tender on a large scale. This not only involves the actual construction: Detailed planning of the individual routes, control and acceptance, procurement, and finally the construction itself were also put out to tender. The actual implementation of the overall project ultimately depends on the oil price on the world market, as it has a significant influence on government revenue.
Discover Oman with experts who have called it their home
Your dream holiday, tailor-made by experts.
We don't just know Oman from books, we visit the country several times a year to experience the culture, landscape and people first-hand.
From your first enquiry to your return home, we are there for you personally - by phone, email or WhatsApp, whenever you need us. Our trips are as unique as you are: individually planned and provided with exclusive privileges and high-quality arrangements that will make your trip unforgettable.
Experts for your Oman trip
You might also like this
Weather Salalah
The climate in the Dhofar region in southern Oman is tropical. This makes it significantly different from the rest of the country. The temperatures experience minor fluctuations and it is overall more humid. While daytime temperatures are around 27°C during the winter months from December to February, it is about 32°C warm in the summer months. Even at night, temperatures rarely drop below 20°C throughout the year. From June to September, the Khareef, a branch of the monsoon, occurs. The weather in Salalah is then very humid and brings significant rainfall. The region becomes a green oasis....
Family Life in Oman
Family life in Oman has little to do with how a Western European might imagine family life in an Islamically influenced country. The woman is seen here as a partner of the man, not as his property. Women are expected to be able to earn their own living, although they still play a significant role in raising children today. However, education for girls is regarded by the politics in Oman as equally important as education for boys. A school diploma, higher education, and vocational training are completed by both genders here. Thus, normal family life in Oman has much in common with how it was kn...
Water Temperature Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, and its coast with a length of 2000 km is bordered by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, with the coast being divided into two major sections. Along its long coast, Oman is dominated by the influence of the prevailing trade winds, as well as the Indian monsoons. The beaches in the north of the country, along the Gulf of Oman, are suitable for bathing year-round. While the water temperature in winter is around 25°C, it rises to a very warm 26°C to 31°C in the summer months. Due to the high ...