Etihad Rail companions with Keolis to introduce passenger rail providers within the UAE, aiming for world-class journey and seamless passenger expertise from 2026.
Credit score: Etihad Rail
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Courtroom for Growth and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of Etihad Rail, attended the announcement of a landmark three way partnership between Etihad Rail and Keolis to introduce passenger rail providers within the UAE. This partnership marks a big milestone in Etihad Rail’s mission to ship world-class rail providers that may redefine journey throughout the nation.
Drawing on Keolis’ worldwide experience throughout 13 nations, mixed with Etihad Rail’s infrastructure, the partnership goals to create a brand new normal for passenger expertise. Passenger providers are scheduled to launch in 2026, representing a key milestone in Etihad Rail’s imaginative and prescient for contemporary, environment friendly, and customer-centric rail journey and the historical past of the UAE railway community.
The announcement was made throughout World Rail 2025 in Abu Dhabi below the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Courtroom, with assist from His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Azza Alsuwaidi, Deputy CEO of Etihad Rail Mobility, mentioned: “The UAE is on the cusp of a dynamic new period in mobility, and at Etihad Rail we’re proud to be driving this transformation below the steerage of our Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This three way partnership marks a daring step ahead in direction of launching passenger providers within the nation. By partnering with Keolis, an organisation that matches our imaginative and prescient and targets, we’re enhancing our operational readiness with the best ranges of effectivity. Keolis brings intensive experience in safely and effectively managing complicated rail networks, whereas conserving passenger satisfaction as a precedence. Its confirmed success each domestically and globally makes it the best companion for what we intention to realize. This partnership is about greater than constructing railways; it’s about shaping the way forward for transport in our nation and setting the stage for the launch of our passenger providers in 2026. We’re decided to offer a seamless, world-class rail service that may remodel the journey expertise and improve the standard of life within the UAE.”
Marie-Ange Debon, Chairwoman and Group Chief Govt Officer of Keolis, mentioned: “We’re extraordinarily happy with this strategic partnership with Etihad Rail. We’ll leverage their high-quality rail infrastructure by bringing our experience in launching new operations and delivering service excellence to supply a secure and sustainable mobility resolution throughout the United Arab Emirates. Alongside our operation throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council area, this new contract reinforces our place as a trusted companion and marks the start of a long-term dedication with Etihad Rail.”
The three way partnership will deal with implementing greatest practices, progressive options, fashionable facilities, and environmentally pleasant transport aligned with the UAE’s sustainability targets. The partnership additionally ensures easy integration with Etihad Rail’s foundational work, supporting long-term success. Each organisations are dedicated to delivering distinctive providers and unlocking new worth for passengers and communities, advancing a related, dynamic, and people-first rail future within the Emirates.
Associated subjects
Airport Rail Hyperlinks, Infrastructure Developments, Passenger Expertise/Satisfaction, Passengers With Lowered Mobility (PRM), Rolling Inventory Orders/Developments, Route Growth, Signalling, Management & Communications, Sustainability/Decarbonisation, Expertise & Software program, Coaching & Growth
