The South Korean consortium, comprising Korea National Railway, Korea Railroad Corp., Hyundai Rotem Co., and POSCO E&C Co., is competing with a Chinese rival for the UAE's $13.6 billion high-speed railway project. The consortium has passed the pre-qualification procedure, emphasizing technology transfer and product quality. South Korea's Transport Minister Park Sang-woo highlighted the focus on technology transfer over price, positioning Seoul favorably in the bid. The project aims to connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a high-speed train line by 2030, with South Korea's strength lying in localisation and on-time capabilities. Winning this bid could lead to further opportunities in the global construction market. Additionally, South Korea is working on developing hydrogen-powered trains to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector. The country plans to commercialise these trains by 2028, aligning with the global trend towards sustainable transportation. The global hydrogen train market is expected to see significant growth, reaching $26.4 billion by 2035. South Korea's initiatives in both high-speed railway projects and hydrogen-powered trains demonstrate its commitment to technological innovation and environmental sustainability.