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Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail (Arabic: الاتحاد للقطارات) is the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates' national railway network. It was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2 to manage the development, construction and operation of the UAE's national freight and passenger railway network. Etihad Rail connects the UAE's principal ports and centres of industry, and would link these centres with other railways throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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.
Commercial operations of Stage One commenced in January 2016, on time and within budget. The operator of Stage One was Etihad Rail DB, which was a joint venture between Etihad Rail and Deutsche Bahn, Europe's largest railway operator, which was set up in 2013. In 2022, Etihad Rail moved to a self-operating model after concluding knowledge transfer programme with Deutsche Bahn.
Operations of Stage Two commenced in February 2023, thus extending the total network of Etihad Rail to 900 km.
As of 2026, freight services are operational, while passenger services are yet to commence. Stations and other passenger-related facilities are currently under construction, with operations expected to begin later this year.
In 2004, the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council commissioned a feasibility study regarding a railway network spanning the region. Etihad Rail was founded in June 2009 following the passage of Federal Law No. 2.
In April 2024, Etihad Rail and Oman Rail announced a new joint venture, Hafeet Rail, that will construct 300 km (190 mi) of new railway to connect the Etihad Rail network at Abu Dhabi with the port of Sohar, Oman, passing through Al Ain.
264 km (164 mi) long Stage One of Etihad Rail connecting the inland gas fields of Liwa and Shah to the port town of Ruwais, became operational in January 2016.
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Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail (Arabic: الاتحاد للقطارات) is the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates' national railway network. It was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2 to manage the development, construction and operation of the UAE's national freight and passenger railway network. Etihad Rail connects the UAE's principal ports and centres of industry, and would link these centres with other railways throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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.
Commercial operations of Stage One commenced in January 2016, on time and within budget. The operator of Stage One was Etihad Rail DB, which was a joint venture between Etihad Rail and Deutsche Bahn, Europe's largest railway operator, which was set up in 2013. In 2022, Etihad Rail moved to a self-operating model after concluding knowledge transfer programme with Deutsche Bahn.
Operations of Stage Two commenced in February 2023, thus extending the total network of Etihad Rail to 900 km.
As of 2026, freight services are operational, while passenger services are yet to commence. Stations and other passenger-related facilities are currently under construction, with operations expected to begin later this year.
In 2004, the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council commissioned a feasibility study regarding a railway network spanning the region. Etihad Rail was founded in June 2009 following the passage of Federal Law No. 2.
In April 2024, Etihad Rail and Oman Rail announced a new joint venture, Hafeet Rail, that will construct 300 km (190 mi) of new railway to connect the Etihad Rail network at Abu Dhabi with the port of Sohar, Oman, passing through Al Ain.
264 km (164 mi) long Stage One of Etihad Rail connecting the inland gas fields of Liwa and Shah to the port town of Ruwais, became operational in January 2016.