Once operational, the DWC rail stop will serve as a key hub in this transformation, allowing passengers to board trains from Abu Dhabi or Sharjah
United Trans and Via have previously collaborated on on-demand transportation services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman, with the Citymapper integration marking the next phase of their partnership
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joined CEO Shadi Malak and senior officials aboard a test trip between Al Qudra in Dubai to Fujairah
The MoU also outlines a second phase to explore technical integration between the two companies’ digital platforms
Under the theme “Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,” the event welcomed more than 20,000 professionals
The UAE’s national railway is gearing up to launch passenger services by 2026, linking 11 cities and regions with fast, safe and sustainable journeys
The symbolic journey marks a pivotal phase in the development of the country’s integrated rail system
The train is expected to reduce travel time between the two emirates to just 30 minutes
The flyover is expected to further facilitate train movements along vital routes linking to and from Dubai
The railway will span 111 kilometres within Kuwait, from its southern border with Saudi Arabia in the Nuwaiseeb district to Al-Shadadiya in the north
The company’s operations are projected to reduce CO2 emissions from the UAE’s road transport sector by 21 per cent annually by 2050
Among the agreements signed at Global Rail 2024, an MoU was inked with Presight AI to explore AI-driven solutions across Etihad Rail’s operations
Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF Group, will install a large-scale solar PV system and battery energy storage system at Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat freight terminal
The network will accommodate passenger trains, each capable of carrying up to 400 passengers at a speed of 200 km/hour
The rail projects, as well as other investment initiatives, are part of the $5.5bn investment projects package signed by the two countries last year
The logistics firm plans to expand the service by increasing the number of weekly departures between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals, depending on demand
The sustainable finance framework was developed in collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Standard Chartered Bank
The Sharjah passenger station will be strategically located near Sharjah University City
Take a look at an Etihad Rail train trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai that included the CEO of Etihad Rail, Shadi Malak, along with Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.
The agreement between RTA and Etihad Rail is a significant step to introduce ticket reservation and payment systems, which will be available to Etihad Rail’s passengers across the UAE
Etihad Rail has carried passengers on its lines for the first time ever as it embarked on a 250km journey
The UAE’s national rail network has made great strides since the project’s inception in 2016
These projects symbolise the UAE’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural harmony
Based on the agreement with Etihad Rail, ADNOC employees will be able to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dhannah via the railway network in the future
Etihad Rail’s new fleet will contribute towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions as it consolidates the transport of goods and cargo
The GCC railway project will include a line connecting Oman’s Suhar to UAE capital Abu Dhabi
The rail network stretches across the UAE, connecting Fujairah in the east to Al Ghuwaifat in the west
Under the MoU, the two parties will work towards enhancing readiness to confront security risks and threats, improving security and safety measures and strengthening civil protection
The companies will look at integrating e-hailing services and explore the possibility of creating an Uber dedicated pickup and drop-off area for passengers within stations
The luxury train will travel through the UAE towards the border with Oman, passing through Mezeira’a, and the Liwa Desert and its oasis