Etihad Rail has introduced the launch of the UAE’s first high-speed, all-electric passenger prepare, promising a journey time of simply half-hour between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The prepare, which can function at a velocity of 350 km/h, will join six key stations, together with Reem Island, Saadiyat, Yas Island, Zayed Worldwide Airport, Al Maktoum Worldwide Airport and Al Jaddaf in Dubai. The undertaking is predicted to spice up the UAE’s economic system considerably, contributing Dh145 billion to the nation’s GDP over the following 50 years.
Etihad Rail additionally plans to roll out an everyday passenger prepare that can hyperlink all seven emirates and prolong in the direction of the border with Oman. The regular-speed prepare will function at 200 km/h, accommodating as much as 400 passengers and can function stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. This service may even type a part of the bigger GCC Railway community as soon as it turns into operational, enabling seamless journey throughout the Gulf area.
The infrastructure for the high-speed prepare is presently beneath planning, with tenders being finalized earlier than development begins. Whereas the rail system is totally outfitted, Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Tasks Officer at Etihad Rail, famous throughout a media briefing in Abu Dhabi that there is no such thing as a confirmed timeline for when operations will begin.
In the meantime, the regular-speed prepare will go by scenic routes, together with the Liwa Desert and its well-known oasis, and is designed to make use of the identical rail infrastructure as cargo trains. It’s anticipated to supply a handy and sustainable transport choice for residents and guests alike.
Because the UAE gears up for this bold rail undertaking, the community guarantees to redefine connectivity throughout the nation and past, linking main cities, airports and the broader GCC area.
