Dubai to Fujairah in a train: UAE minister experiences Etihad Rail’s passenger service

A UAE minister joined prime officers of Etihad Rail for a pre-launch journey on the community’s passenger service, travelling from Al Qudra in Dubai to Fujairah. The experience supplied a glimpse of how the service, set to start business operations in 2026, will rework journey throughout the UAE by connecting cities, easing congestion, and linking communities.

The 900-kilometre Etihad Rail community, which is able to hyperlink 11 cities throughout all seven emirates, is designed to traverse various landscapes, together with deserts and the Hajar Mountains. This bold mission goals to supply a scenic and environment friendly journey expertise for passengers.

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The passenger service will complement Etihad Rail’s freight operations, that are projected to move greater than 60 million tonnes yearly by 2030. The combination of passenger and freight companies is predicted to boost the general effectivity of the UAE’s transportation infrastructure.

UAE Minister of Overseas Commerce Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi mentioned the rail community would play a transformative function in each passenger and freight transport. “The launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger companies is a vital step in increasing and upgrading the UAE’s transport community. It is going to enhance connectivity for residents, help sustainable financial improvement, and assist cut back emissions,” he mentioned.

Etihad Rail CEO Shadi Malak mentioned the journey marked a key milestone for the community. “This service demonstrates our dedication to an built-in transport system, enhancing connectivity throughout the UAE and supporting a extra sustainable and environment friendly way forward for mobility.”

As soon as operational, the community will hyperlink 11 cities, from Al Sila within the west to Fujairah on the east coast. Every practice will carry as much as 400 passengers, with ridership anticipated to achieve 36.5 million yearly by 2030. Trains will run at speeds as much as 200km/h, dramatically lowering journey occasions. Residents can anticipate to journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in about 57 minutes, to Ruwais in roughly 70 minutes, and to Fujairah in round 105 minutes.

Spanning 900km, Etihad Rail connects main ports together with Khalifa Port, Jebel Ali Port, and Ruwais Port, streamlining the motion of products to industrial zones and export hubs. The community has already strengthened freight logistics and commerce capabilities whereas contributing to the UAE’s web zero emissions goal by 2050.

Sahim Salim

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