Al-Akhbar Al-Khaleej Details Gulf Railway Law

A decree-law has been issued to organize the railway system in Bahrain, with the aim of establishing an integrated framework for the management, operation, maintenance, and development of the railway network in accordance with the highest international standards. The law seeks to separate the ownership of infrastructure from its management and operation to promote transparency and competitiveness, while ensuring the safety of passengers and property, encouraging private investment, and facilitating regional connectivity with the railway networks of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The Ministry of Transport is responsible for implementing the law, overseeing the regulation of operations, issuing licenses, setting safety standards, and enacting related legislation. Strict penalties are imposed on acts of assault and sabotage, which can reach the death penalty or life imprisonment in cases resulting in death. The law aims to strengthen the safety and sustainability of the sector, achieve coordination with the transportation and urban development systems, and ensure the continuity of services and the safety of operations.

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