Are you someone who doesn’t want to drive all the way to Abu Dhabi from Dubai every time you wish to see your loved ones? Well, you won’t have to travel via road every time you wish to travel between the two emirates as a high-speed passenger rail service will soon become a reality. Yes, Etihad Rail just announced that it will soon be launching a service between the two emirates that can slash travel time to just 30 minutes.
Etihad Rail Announces New High-Speed Rail Service
Etihad Rail announced on Thursday, January 23 that soon it will be launching a high-speed passenger rail service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. According to the plan revealed by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the new line from Etihad Rail is going to reduce the travel time to just 30 minutes. Although it was not revealed when the service will begin. Moreover, it was not mentioned if the service would be making use of the existing track or if a new one would be built.
You Can Travel From Dubai To Abu Dhabi In Just 30 Minutes
As it happens, trains will run at a speed of up to 350 km/h on the new route and will pass through key destinations and tourist attractions as well. In fact, the first four passenger stations will be in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah in the UAE. These stations will integrate with Metro and bus lines as revealed by The National News. Not to mention, they will be equipped with business-class lounges and other family-friendly amenities.
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It’s A Different Project From The Previously Announced Rail Service
However, it is yet to be revealed how much the ticket would cost. At this point, it’s worth mentioning that this is a separate project from the previously announced Etihad Rail passenger service wherein the trains will be travelling at a speed of 200 km/h. It would be able to carry 400 passengers and will be using the same network as UAE freight trains. High-speed rail services generally travel exceeding 300 km/h, which are significantly quicker than the traditional rail.
So, we really do hope that this service becomes operational soon as it is bound to make travelling a lot easier between the two cities.
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