Etihad Rail is gradually moving on the construction phase towards the passenger train operation which will bring a new way of travelling within the UAE and other countries. Here’s everything we know so far about this eagerly anticipated project:Here’s everything we know so far about this eagerly anticipated project:
Route Map and Destinations
The planned passenger train by Etihad Rail will run through the 11 cities and regions in the UAE including Al Sila and Fujairah. Major halts are Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid and Abu Dhabi. This expansive network will significantly cut down travel times between major cities:This expansive network will significantly cut down travel times between major cities:
Abu Dhabi to Dubai: All the interviews should take fifty minutes at most.
Dubai to Fujairah: Ten of these are for general class instruction and forty are for subject-specific teaching and learning The two durations total 50 minutes.
Abu Dhabi to Al Ruwais: 1:10
Abu Dhabi to Fujairah: The total estimated time of discussion is one hour forty minutes.
Furthermore, the network will expand to Oman that will link Sohar to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to boost the network accessibility in the region.
Firehouse and Train Equitable First Passenger
The first new build passenger train station will be in Sakamkam, Fujairah. CAF of Spain is manufacturing the trains conforming to the European norms besides having a seating and standing accommodation capacity of over 400 passengers which operate at the maximum speed of 200 kph. It consists of the first class, business class, and economical classes or segments.
Travel Time to Oman
Travel between the UAE and Oman will be notably swift, with estimated times as follows:Travel between the UAE and Oman will be notably swift, with estimated times as follows:
Abu Dhabi to Sohar: 1:40
Al Ain to Sohar: :47
Amenities and Services
Company service delivery is expected to capture the standard of Ethihad Rail with facilities like infotainment, charging points, food and drink, and space for the leg. The trains will have controllable air conditioning, and security and operating efficiency at a very high level. Thus, the Italian firm Arsenale that operates in the luxury hospitality segment is committed to providing Orient Express-esque journey.
Sustainability and Freight Services
The National Rail Network will be slated to cut the rail transport CO2 emissions to an spectacular percentage of 21 % by 2050. This ride will replace 300 trucks in UAE thus enhancing the effects of emissions and traffic body jam. For freight operation the network has a 38-locomotive and more than 1,000 wagons fleet at present. Al Ruways Industrial City will also get a new terminal for handling of freights which will lead to better logistic solutions.
