As cities worldwide seek cleaner and smarter public transportation, Dubai is emerging as a focal point for futuristic mobility innovation. Railbus, a global leader in solar-powered, autonomous, and elevated transit systems, has announced major progress on its new engineering and development hub at Dubai Silicon Oasis, marking a key milestone in its mission to transform urban mobility.

The Railbus Development Hub (RDH), now under construction, covers 50,000 square feet and is scheduled for completion by May next year. Designed to accelerate the creation and deployment of sustainable, next-generation transport systems, the facility will serve as the backbone of Railbus’s global operations.

The company said the RDH is purpose-built to support every stage of product development, from initial concept to final deployment, and will feature several dedicated zones.

Engineering and Design Centre: Supports full lifecycle management, including structural simulations and safety systems engineering.

Assembly and Fabrication Zone: Equipped with modular production stations and advanced manufacturing tools for scalable assembly.

Testing and Quality Control Lab: Built for comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and environmental system testing.

Innovation Lab: A space for rapid prototyping, materials research, experimental design, and HMI development.

Supplier and Integration Hub: Enables close coordination with clients and global subsystem partners.

Showroom and Executive Boardroom: Designed for strategic presentations, vehicle displays, and investor engagement.

“This facility will not only centralise our engineering and production efforts but also create an environment where innovative ideas can move quickly from concept to reality,” said Anthony Joy, the Head of Engineering at Railbus. “The RDH will give our teams the tools and collaborative space needed to deliver world-class sustainable mobility solutions,” he stated.