Sheikh Mohammed travels from Dubai to Fujairah on Etihad Rail

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the progress of Etihad Rail and personally travelled between Dubai and Fujairah.

Business operations of Etihad Rail begin in 2026, and Sheikh Mohammed’s go to mirrored his dedication to personally overseeing strategic infrastructure tasks that serve all areas of the nation and guarantee their alignment with the UAE’s nationwide improvement objectives.

Talking on the event, His Highness stated the Etihad Rail undertaking is without doubt one of the most vital infrastructure undertakings within the UAE, with wide-ranging financial, social, and developmental affect.

Etihad Rail – delight of the nation

“Etihad Rail is an important financial artery that helps the UAE’s journey to the long run,” Sheikh Mohammed stated. “It’s a key pillar in our imaginative and prescient to construct an built-in transport community that strengthens the UAE’s place as a number one logistics hub, facilitating the motion of individuals and items.”

In keeping with a WAM report, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the workforce behind the undertaking, describing their efforts as a supply of delight and an important contribution to constructing a sophisticated sustainable transport system.

Etihad Rail workforce briefed the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai on the progress and milestones of the undertaking. The workforce described the journey as a historic second that evokes continued dedication to delivering a world-class nationwide rail community.

Sheikh Mohammed was welcomed by a delegation from Etihad Rail, led by Saeed AlAhbabi, Chief Enterprise Assist Officer, together with a number of senior firm executives.

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, stated: “We had the honour of internet hosting His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum aboard a passenger prepare journey between the emirates of Dubai and Fujairah.

“This exemplifies the unwavering dedication of the UAE’s visionary management to help nationwide tasks that propel the progress of our nation. He has been integral to our journey, witnessing the evolution of our community via its varied phases: from the announcement of the ‘Initiatives of the 50’ in 2021 to the inauguration of the whole nationwide railway community and the graduation of freight prepare operations in 2023.

“At present, we stand on the cusp of a transformative period within the UAE’s transportation panorama and take immense delight in and deeply admire the help we now have obtained for this nationwide undertaking. This can be a undertaking that drives us in direction of a brighter future by strengthening connectivity and financial integration throughout the UAE, thus, serving the nation’s pursuits and enhancing its competitiveness.”

Networking 11 cities and areas

The passenger stations in Dubai and Fujairah will function key hubs inside the nationwide railway community as soon as operations start subsequent yr. The nationwide undertaking, developed to strengthen the connectivity between completely different areas of the UAE, is designed to supply residents, residents, and guests a completely built-in journey expertise, constructed to the very best requirements of consolation, reliability, and operational excellence.

As soon as operational, the passenger service will join 11 cities and areas, from Al Sila to Fujairah, linking key city centres and communities throughout the emirates. The undertaking displays the UAE’s dedication to unity, connectivity, and sustainability, whereas advancing the nationwide drive towards internet zero emissions by 2050.

Etihad Rail trains will function at speeds of as much as 200 kmph, with the primary 4 passenger stations situated in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah. Every prepare is anticipated to accommodate as much as 400 passengers and serve 36.5 million passengers yearly by 2030.