| الاتحاد للقطارات | |
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| Overview | |
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| Headquarters | 6 Al Multaqa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Key people | Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Chairman) Mattar Al Tayer (Vice Chairman) Shadi Malak (CEO) |
| Locale | United Arab Emirates |
| Dates of operation | June 2009–present |
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| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Length | 900 km (559 mi) |
| Other | |
| Website | etihadrail.ae |
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Etihad Rail (Arabic: الاتحاد للقطارات) is the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates's national railway network. It was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2 to manage the development, construction and operation of the United Arab Emirates' national freight and passenger railway network.[1] Etihad Rail connects the UAE's principal ports and centres of industry, and to link these centres with other railways throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council.[1]
Etihad Rail is being developed in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and the UAE Vision 2021, which in turn contributes to economic diversification through strategic initiatives set to bolster UAE socio-economic growth and diversification.[2]
Commercial operations of Stage One commenced in January 2016 on time and within budget.[1][3] The operator of Stage One is Etihad Rail DB, which is a joint venture between Etihad Rail and Deutsche Bahn, Europe's largest railway operator, which was set up in 2013.[4]
Operations of Stage Two commenced in February 2023, thus extending the total network of Etihad Rail to 900 km.[5]
As of 2024, while freight services are operational, there are no scheduled passengers services or a published timeline for starting them.[6]
- ^ a b c "About Etihad Rail". etihadrail.ae. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Etihad Rail: A Key Economic project in UAE's Vision 2021, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030". gulfnews.com. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Project Update". etihadrail.ae. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Dennehy, John (16 May 2023). "How Etihad Rail's freight service aims to cut travel times for UAE motorists". The National. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Etihad Rail, United Arab Emirates (UAE)". Railway Technology. 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Etihad Rail: What's next for mega project after first passenger journey?". The National. 26 January 2024.