Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has awarded multibillion-dollar design-and-build contracts for the civil works and station packages of the high-speed railway (HSR) line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a MEED post in LinkedIn said.
Etihad Rail has now revealed new details on what passengers can expect when the UAE’s national passenger rail network starts services later this year.
Etihad Rail, the developer of UAE’s national rail network, has kicked off a key awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. This comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth.
Etihad Rail has launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail.
Etihad Rail recorded 120,000 ticket sales during the first 30 days of its UAE passenger network launch, connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah, signalling growing demand for intercity rail travel across the country.
A high-level delegation comprising Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Etihad Rail CEO Shadi Malak, and senior officials experienced a pre-launch journey on Etihad Rail’s passenger service, which is due to commence commercial operations in 2026.
Etihad Rail, United Trans, and Via have signed a memorandum of understanding to transform the passenger experience across the UAE by integrating Etihad Rail services into Citymapper, the premier journey planning app, powered by Via and brought by United Trans.
Etihad Rail’s launch of passenger services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Dhaid in Sharjah could give a fresh boost to property markets in the UAE capital along the route, putting communities near current and future stations in the spotlight, a leading UAE real estate agency said.
Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin PJSC have announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate smart parking solutions across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network, designed to make station parking more seamless, convenient and efficient.
Etihad Rail has opened a purpose-built 375-metre pedestrian bridge directly connecting Dubai Al Yalayis Station with Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, providing passengers with convenient access to the Dubai Metro Red Line.
