Beginning subsequent yr, UAE residents will have the ability to traverse the size and breadth of the nation on the Etihad Rail. A vacation spot marketer and member of the Nationwide Consultants’ Programme who lately rode the practice from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah recounted the journey and shared a video of it.
Experiencing the practice “firsthand was an unforgettable milestone” and a “highly effective reminder” of how far the UAE has are available in constructing a “sustainable, interconnected future”, mentioned Sarah Luqman.
Sarah was a part of a bunch that travelled from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah to attend the fifth module of the Nationwide Consultants Programme (NEP). The programme is a launchpad for UAE-based specialists to play a job within the transformation of future-growth sectors and is presently in its fourth cohort.
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It has been confirmed that the passenger practice, as soon as opened to the general public, will take 57 minutes to journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Going from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah will take round 100 minutes, whereas travelling from Abu Dhabi To Ruwais will take round 70 minutes.
In feedback to her video that went viral, Sarah mentioned: “The expertise was nothing in need of distinctive: seamless consolation, world-class service, and breathtaking views by the center of the UAE. It was a strong reminder of how far our nation has are available in constructing a sustainable, interconnected future.”
Final week, throughout a gathering between Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Consultant in Al Dhafra Area, and a delegation from Etihad Rail, it was revealed that the Etihad Rail is ready to launch its passenger practice service in 2026.
Pace display screen, snug seats
A video posted by Sarah provides a greater glimpse into what a visit on the practice appears to be like like. Gentle gray snug seats are organized in clusters of 4, presumably within the economic system compartment, with a desk in between. There are baggage racks working above the seats to maintain luggage on it.
An earlier video posted by a content material creator had revealed that roughly 400 folks will match into one passenger practice — which can have enterprise and economic system class compartments.
A display screen contained in the practice shows the route of the journey and signifies the place the practice is. It additionally exhibits the precise pace of the practice at any given level and has details about the time and outdoors temperature.
A few of the snippets present part of the practice with the Adnoc Oasis branding on high of it. It’s not instantly clear whether or not the trains can have the comfort retailer serving their signature meals and drinks.
In January final yr, Sultan Al Jaber and ADNOC’s management crew had made the primary Etihad Rail passenger journey from Abu Dhabi metropolis to Al Dhannah. There, Sultan reviewed the progress of a number of key ADNOC initiatives.
Check out a video of Sarah’s journey on the practice:
Surroundings
Giving travellers a glimpse of the fantastic thing about the nation together with the desert panorama and luxurious greenery, in accordance with Sarah, the journey supplies “seamless consolation, world-class service, and breathtaking views by the center of the UAE”.
Earlier, engineer Kholoud Al Mazrouei had mentioned that the most important spotlight of the practice journey can be its surroundings. “You may see completely different views and landscapes such because the Almaha forests and the pure fantastic thing about Fujairah. You too can see a number of landmarks within the UAE that you wouldn’t have the ability to if you’re travelling by automobile.”
Final month, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with Etihad Rail opened a three-lane flyover to enhance visitors circulation on Al Yalayis Avenue to make sure the sleek motion of trains by “fully separating the motion of trains from automobiles”.
Nasreen Abdulla
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