Think about avoiding the usual two-hour trip and heavy traffic by traveling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes.
Etihad Rail's announcement of travel schedules for several UAE lines will shortly make this feasible with the arrival of passenger trains. While the travel from Abu Dhabi to the eastern emirate of Fujairah will take just 105 minutes, the trip from Abu Dhabi to Al Ruwais, 240 kilometers away, will take only 70 minutes. Etihad Rail is to soon unveil more travel times and destinations.
From Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east, the passenger rail service will link eleven cities and areas around the United Arab Emirates Along the path will be big cities and areas such as Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. One passenger station-at Sakamkam, Fujairah-as well as another in Sharjah's University City have already been announced.
Although the official passenger service launch date is yet unknown, Etihad Rail expects to accommodate roughly 36.5 million people yearly once the service is running. January 2024 saw the development of the project when UAE citizens first saw the passenger trains on a trip from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah, Online images and videos of the elegant train gliding across the desert terrain created buzz for the new offering.
With opulent grey seats set in a 2+2 arrangement reminiscent of aircraft seating classes, the inside of the high-tech passenger trains is intended for comfort and style, Electric doors divide compartments; TV screens show real-time data like location and arrival times, One of the main characteristics of high-speed travel, the train's aerodynamic design accentuates the whole futuristic look. From metropolitan hubs like Abu Dhabi and Dubai to the natural grandeur of Fujairah's highlands and the Liwa Desert, famed oasis, the train will have 15 luxury carriages traversing a range of landscapes.
Passenger service of Etihad Rail is a component of the larger Dh50 billion national project known as UAE Railways Program started in December 21. Designed to effectively move goods and people around the UAE, the initiative is the biggest integrated transportation system available there. Three main projects-Freight Rail, Rail Passenger Services, and the Integrated Transportation Service-define the initiative. By 2030, it is predicted to provide over 9,000 jobs in the railway and adjacent industries.
Since 2023 Etihad Rail has started running goods services; most of the rail infrastructure is already finished, With 38 contemporary locomotives that can carry 60 million tons of products yearly, the freight network is really impressive, The fleet comprises more than 1,000 multipurpose vehicles, therefore improving UAE logistical capacity.
Apart from the passenger service, Etihad Rail recently revealed a new corporate identity accompanied with a revamped logo reflecting the goals, ambition, and values of the business. Inspired by the falcon, the redesigned logo captures agility, speed, and accuracy in reaching objectives. The logo incorporates the eye of the falcon, the silhouette of the train, and the railway track to symbolize Etihad Rail's will to get at its goal with grace and force, Since it seeks to transform transportation across the UAE, this new branding fits the long-term vision and ambition of the organization.
Emphasizing both efficiency and customer experience, Etihad Rail is ready to revolutionize travel across the United Arab Emirates, accelerating, pleasant, and environmentally friendly for millions of people annually, Modern technologies combined with elegant design guarantees that the passenger train service will transform the transportation system of the nation.
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