Etihad Rail signs waste management deal with BEEAH Group

UAE’s Etihad Rail has contracted BEEAH Tandeef,  a unit of BEEAH Group, to provide waste management services to the national rail network developer and operator.

BEEAH Tandeef will provide waste management services for the entire Etihad Rail network, including regular waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling.

The deal will ensure that various forms of waste at Etihad Rail’s sites are managed effectively, safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, the rail operator said in a statement.

“Waste management services represent an essential pillar in our commitment to preserving the environment, protecting public health, and conserving resources. This agreement supports our goal of transitioning towards a low-carbon future, helping us support local waste management strategies and related global efforts,” said Ahmed Al Yafei, the CEO of Etihad Rail Infrastructure.

The waste management firm will also provide a framework for waste treatment to address potential challenges that may arise during the provision of these services.

Etihad Rail said the agreement supports its efforts to reduce waste and the release of harmful chemicals and toxins into the air, soil, and water.

The rail developer said BEEAH Tandeef will also apply circularity principles when recycling certain waste, converting it into fertiliser for local agricultural use.

Etihad Rail announced in March that it would build a passenger train station in Sharjah that is expected to boost passenger traffic to 14,000 per day. The Sharjah rail extension will pass through “vital facilities and landmarks, and population centres in the emirate.”

The UAE National Rail Network, which is currently in the works, extends more than 900 kilometres.

Once completed, rail passenger services will connect 11 cities and regions across the country from Al Sila to Fujairah, including Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Fujairah, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

Earlier this year, the rail developer and operator successfully operated the first mainline passenger service in the UAE, running on the 250km route between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah.

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