Taking flight to travel from one emirate to another is an expensive affair despite the less distance. What if we had a direct rail system installed? Your wish has undoubtedly come true now. Etihad has launched a direct rail route between Abu Dhabi-Dubai. Etihad Rail network is a significant step in the UAE’s greatest infrastructure project. The two emirates have now entered a new era of logistical and economic integration.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi Etihad Rail
The link was recently completed under Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. He’s also the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance. And Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Etihad Rail was also present at the event. We can’t wait for the project to get complete in order to experience this new rail route.
Everything You Need To Know About This Rail Route
- The UAE Railway Programme aims to build a national network of railways, thus linking the seven emirates.
- This Etihad Rail Route can create economic opportunities amounting to AED200 billion.
- The project between Dubai and Abu Dhabi will enhance & facilitate the transportation process between industrial and economic centres within The UAE.
- The Etihad rail line stretches for 256 kilometres, including 29 bridges, 60 crossings, and 137 drainage channels.
- The grey & silver carriages will travel up to 200kph and can accommodate about 400 people.
- The overall excavation and backfill effort totalled 46 million cubic metres. It took around 13,300 people contributing over 47 million hours of labour.
- The project will complete in accordance with the planned timeframe. The relevant federal and municipal authorities have collaborated to provide the necessary support for this project.
- Infrastructure will help the UAE promote sustainable growth. Also, it can maintain its dominance at the national and international levels.
- The initiative would boost the UAE’s competitiveness and foster the spirit of cooperation among the emirates.