His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the progress of Etihad Rail and personally travelled between Dubai and Fujairah.
Business operations of Etihad Rail begin in 2026, and Sheikh Mohammed’s go to mirrored his dedication to personally overseeing strategic infrastructure initiatives that serve all areas of the nation and guarantee their alignment with the UAE’s nationwide growth objectives.
Talking on the event, His Highness stated the Etihad Rail challenge is among the most important infrastructure undertakings within the UAE, with wide-ranging financial, social, and developmental impression.
Etihad Rail – delight of the nation
“Etihad Rail is an important financial artery that helps the UAE’s journey to the longer term,” Sheikh Mohammed stated. “It’s a key pillar in our imaginative and prescient to construct an built-in transport community that strengthens the UAE’s place as a number one logistics hub, facilitating the motion of individuals and items.”
In response to a WAM report, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the crew behind the challenge, describing their efforts as a supply of delight and a significant contribution to constructing a sophisticated sustainable transport system.
Etihad Rail crew briefed the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai on the progress and milestones of the challenge. The crew described the journey as a historic second that evokes continued dedication to delivering a world-class nationwide rail community.
Sheikh Mohammed was welcomed by a delegation from Etihad Rail, led by Saeed AlAhbabi, Chief Enterprise Assist Officer, together with a number of senior firm executives.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, stated: “We had the honour of internet hosting His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum aboard a passenger practice journey between the emirates of Dubai and Fujairah.
“This exemplifies the unwavering dedication of the UAE’s visionary management to assist nationwide initiatives that propel the progress of our nation. He has been integral to our journey, witnessing the evolution of our community by its numerous phases: from the announcement of the ‘Initiatives of the 50’ in 2021 to the inauguration of the entire nationwide railway community and the graduation of freight practice operations in 2023.
“Right this moment, we stand on the cusp of a transformative period within the UAE’s transportation panorama and take immense delight in and deeply recognize the assist we now have acquired for this nationwide challenge. This can be a challenge that drives us in the direction of a brighter future by strengthening connectivity and financial integration throughout the UAE, thus, serving the nation’s pursuits and enhancing its competitiveness.”
Networking 11 cities and areas
The passenger stations in Dubai and Fujairah will function key hubs throughout the nationwide railway community as soon as operations start subsequent 12 months. The nationwide challenge, developed to strengthen the connectivity between totally different areas of the UAE, is designed to supply residents, residents, and guests a completely built-in journey expertise, constructed to the very best requirements of consolation, reliability, and operational excellence.
As soon as operational, the passenger service will join 11 cities and areas, from Al Sila to Fujairah, linking key city centres and communities throughout the emirates. The challenge displays the UAE’s dedication to unity, connectivity, and sustainability, whereas advancing the nationwide drive towards web zero emissions by 2050.
Etihad Rail trains will function at speeds of as much as 200 kmph, with the primary 4 passenger stations positioned in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah. Every practice is predicted to accommodate as much as 400 passengers and serve 36.5 million passengers yearly by 2030.
