Etihad Rail moves to a self-operating model after concluding knowledge transfer programme for the UAE National Railway Network with Deutsche Bahn

• The programme which started in 2013, involved the knowledge transfer across railway operations, operations control centres, maintenance of rolling stock, development of the operating rules and regulations, has now completed ahead of time
• Etihad Rail DB handled the operation for Stage One of the UAE National Rail Network since 2016 in line with highest levels of quality, safety, punctuality and customer satisfaction
• The joint venture of Etihad Rail DB was accredited as the UAE’s first heavy rail operator

Etihad Rail completes the connection of railway freight terminal at ICAD in Abu Dhabi with the network’s main line

• Mohammed Al Marzouqi: This milestone brings us closer to achieving our goal by providing an integrated transport system in line with the country’s sustainable economic development.
• The new hub will be equipped to handle over 20 million tonnes of bulk, containerized, and general cargo annually
• The railway freight terminal will span over 2.7 million square feet processing up to nine trains per day
• The ICAD railway freight terminal will ensure customers have access to competitive benefits, freight services, and logistical support

Etihad Rail welcomes the first batches of its new state-of-the-art fleet of trains

• New fleet consists of modern EMD® SD70 locomotives and multipurpose wagons capable of transporting all sorts of goods via railway in the UAE
• Enhancing railway freight services across the UAE
• Fleet arrives at UAE via Zayed and Musaffah Ports on schedule and according to highest global standards
• This achievementcomesin line with objectivesof UAERailways Programme for mapping the railway sector’s roadmap in the UAE for the next 50 years
• The capacity of the National Rail Network to reach more than 60 million tonnes per year

During a site visit to Etihad Rail’s route in Sharjah and Fujairah

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed oversees progress of Etihad Rail project and witnesses signing of agreement for manufacturing and supplying passenger trains valued at 1.2 Billion AED

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed: Etihad Rail continues to achieve further successes, building upon the foundations established by the UAE’s wise leadership for developing the transport system and achieving economic prosperity