The Sandpiercer community is now 100 per cent full…
We’ve put collectively a consolidatory dispatch from the entrance line of the passenger practice that can hyperlink 11 hubs throughout the seven emirates of the UAE.
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It’s a part of an expansive mission with future ambitions that reach past our borders and into the remainder of the GCC.
Right here’s the newest information on Etihad RailJanuary 8, 2025: Say Salam to the primary Emirati Etihad Rail passenger practice captain
A video launched on the Etihad Rail social media channels introduces us to Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the primary Emirati captain of the Etihad Rail passenger practice. Although the mannequin proven within the video is only a prototype – we do study some fascinating information concerning the service: that it is going to be in a position to carry as much as 400 passengers in enterprise and financial system class; regardless of travelling at speeds of 200kph, the experience stays “calm and cozy”; there can be wifi on board; there can be F&B on board; and we get a preview of a number of the gorgeous surroundings you may anticipate to see via the panoramic home windows in your Etihad Rail journeys (together with the Almaha Forests of Fujairah).
Be a part of content material creator Shehab Al Hashemi and Engineer Kholoud Al Mazrouei in an unique episode as they embark on a take a look at journey aboard the Etihad Rail prototype passenger practice, led by Emirati captain Ibrahim Al Hammadi.This future passenger practice gives an unparalleled journey… pic.twitter.com/YS50pITt4k
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) December 20, 2024
November 18, 2024: It’s a bit factor known as enterprise class sweetie
The newest video digest from Etihad Rail’s episodical introspection on the mega mission’s progress shared just a few, blink and also you’ll miss them, frames of what the prototype premium cabins at the moment seem like. Set out in a herringbone format, they’re paying homage to some airways’ enterprise class construction. This Sanpiercer Plus (not the official title), continues to be more likely to take a silver medal, when in comparison with the proposed Orient Specific-style luxurious cruise practice which will even grace the tacks sooner or later. Suppose panoramic viewing portals and refined eating choices. Hopefully although, much less of a requirement for Belgian detectives.
Within the fifth episode of our sequence, media presenter Diala Ali, alongside Engineer Kholoud Al Mazrouei, takes you on an unique tour of Al Faya Depot, the primary operations and upkeep heart for the Etihad Rail community. On this episode, we discover the areas of the railway… pic.twitter.com/yT58DAQEyX
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) November 11, 2024
October 15, 2024: Are we almost there but?
Etihad Rail has now confirmed journey occasions for a number of the journeys of its future passenger practice service. They’re:
Abu Dhabi (metropolis) to Dubai: 57 minutes
Abu Dhabi (metropolis) to Al Ruwais (inside the emirate of Abu Dhabi): 70 minutes
Abu Dhabi (metropolis) to Fujairah: 105 minutes
Following the conclusion of the inaugural version of World Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Convention, Etihad Rail has unveiled the journey occasions for its passenger trains, as soon as operational throughout the UAE:
Abu Dhabi to Dubai: 57 minutesAbu Dhabi to Al Ruwais: 70… pic.twitter.com/hVuIjl5GAF
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) October 15, 2024
October 8, 2024: That is what we learn about Etihad Rail’s passenger practice stations up to now
An article within the Khaleej Occasions reporting from the World Rail convention underway in Abu Dhabi, data Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Coverage and Sustainability at Etihad Rail confirming the primary two areas for building of the Etihad Rail passenger stations: “The primary one goes to be at Sakamkam in Fujairah and the second goes to be in Sharjah, College Metropolis.”
Meed.com has reported different areas it too has claimed are confirmed:
“Dubai: behind the Jumeirah Golf Estates metro station on the Crimson Line
Abu Dhabi: alongside the pipeline hall separating Mussafah Industrial Space and Mohammed Bin Zayed Metropolis, between Dalma Mall and Musaffah bus station subsequent to Phoenix Hospital
Fujairah: parallel to Al-Hilal Avenue inside the Al-Hilal Metropolis improvement”
September 5, 2024: Howdy Jordan
The UAE indicators a contract to work with Jordan in setting up a 360km rail community. May this be the primary tentative steps of the following section of inter-regional passenger journey for the GCC? Solely time will inform. The subsequent cease is Oman…
As a part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Funding of the UAE and the Ministry of Funding of the Hashemite Kingdom within the railway sector, Etihad Rail has signed an settlement with the Jordanian Ministry of Transport to facilitate the implementation of railway… pic.twitter.com/eOOlS6cOB0
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) September 4, 2024
June 2, 2024: Hafeet Rail in numbers
The Oman-UAE practice service, now formally often called Hafeet Rail will move via surroundings that’s fairly easy-on-the-eyes, but it surely’s an idea backed by some laborious stats. It is going to be the primary “trendy cross-border practice within the Arab world”. The practice will journey at 200kph, throughout the 238 km of the route (Etihad Rail’s personal line is greater than 900km), chopping journey occasions between Sohar and Abu Dhabi to 100 minutes.
Might 10, 2024: Building to start on Hafeet Rail
After the brand new title of the Oman-UAE railway, Hafeet Rail, was introduced final month, the trio of firms behind it – Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Funding Firm – have formally entered into an settlement to start building. The settlement for the USD3 billion mission, that can hyperlink Oman and the UAE by rail, was signed in the course of the state go to of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, to the UAE.
April 23, 2024: Introducing Hafeet Rail
Somewhat greater than a 12 months in the past, Oman Rail and Etihad Rail partnered with Mubadala to develop a 303km stretch of monitor that can unite the 2 GCC nations by rail. And now that partnership agreements have been signed and contracts awarded, we are able to now let you know that the mission has entered into the ‘getting it achieved’ section.
The passenger and cargo rail connection will stretch from the present community within the UAE, particularly from the Al Wathba space to the town and port of Sohar, passing via various geographical areas from desert to mountainous and valley areas, and operating alongside Jebel Hafeet. The brand new location impressed the brand new title of the community, which is now known as Hafeet Rail.
April 3, 2024: Watch UAE’s first marine railway bridge in motion
The truth that we are going to quickly be capable to get on a practice and experience from one metropolis to a different is thrilling sufficient. However now, Etihad Rail has tweeted a video of the first-ever marine railway bridge connecting Khalifa Port to the Abu Dhabi mainland. The practice is now absolutely operational following the information of the completion of the rail community.
Set to boost the move of products, the bridge will run parallel to a street bridge of the identical size. In case you’re anxious, care has been taken to make sure the protection of the coral reefs within the port. The rail will even cut back carbon emissions within the street and transport sector by 21 per cent.
You may see it in motion within the video under:
The #EtihadRail Marine bridge, represents a lifeline for commerce because it connects Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port to the mainland, carrying freight trains over the Arabian Gulf.Watch to seek out out extra concerning the first Marine bridge within the UAE.@ADPortsGroup pic.twitter.com/cFLas2X33Z
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 3, 2024
March 10, 2024: crossing borders
The prototype Etihad Rail passenger practice travels from Abu Dhabi to Dubai with VIP cargo on board.
Employees Main Common Ahmed bin Tahnoun has launched into a journey aboard a prototype passenger practice from @Etihad_Rail’s foremost operations and upkeep facility in Al Faya, Abu Dhabi, to Al Qudra in Dubai, throughout a go to to assessment progress on freight operations on the facility. pic.twitter.com/m7D9pWLd3p
– Abu Dhabi Media Workplace (@ADMediaOffice) March 1, 2024
March 8, 2024: a Sharjah commute we are able to all get behind
Etihad Rail has confirmed that the emirate of Sharjah can be getting its personal passenger practice station. Which we assume is extremely welcome information for these dwelling or working there and at the moment commuting into/out of Dubai by street.
Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi and Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed witness the announcement of linking the primary monitor of the “Etihad Practice” to the long run passenger station in Sharjah, which comes inside the framework of efforts to develop the transport and infrastructure sector in accordance with the directives of the nation’s sensible management. pic.twitter.com/LEukjz4j9s
– Abu Dhabi Media Workplace (@ADMediaOffice) March 6, 2024
February 15, 2024: nol-edge charge
An MoU between the Street and Transport Authority (RTA) and Etihad Rail, means you’ll be capable to use the nol service for journey aboard the Etihad Rail passenger service.
On the sidelines of the World Authorities Summit (WGS), RTA and Etihad Rail, signed an MoU for growing built-in options for Etihad Rail passenger enabling them to utilise nol system as one of many numerous ticket reserving and fare fee options.The MoU was signed by H.E.… pic.twitter.com/QI9JRSbcX5
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) February 15, 2024
January 25, 2024: How one can be one of many first to strive the Etihad Rail passenger practice expertise
OK, so disclaimer: it’s a prototype, however you may nonetheless be one of many first people to expertise the way it will appear and feel to journey on the tremendous slick Etihad Rail passenger service by climbing aboard the marvellous mechanical mock-up at Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Group Carnival between January 26 to twenty-eight, held in Khalifa Park.
Be a part of us at our stand in the course of the ADQ Group Carnival from January 26 to twenty-eight, 2024, at Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi. Expertise distinctive interactive actions aboard our passenger prototype practice and far more. Keep tuned for 3 days of family-friendly leisure and energetic… pic.twitter.com/BPoAhs8roB
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) January 22, 2024
Proto-passengers will find yourself being a part of a really unique group, with different fellow early alumni together with the UAE’s royal households…
December 15, 2023: How Etihad Rail helps save the planet
By changing visitors on the roads, Etihad Rail is projected to scale back CO2 emissions from the transport sector by 21 per cent.
At Etihad Rail we’re dedicated to preserving the local weather, and decreasing CO2 emissions; with every practice journey eliminating as much as 300 vans from the roads, eradicating 8.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions yearly from UAE’s street transport sector, contributing to a discount of 21% CO2… pic.twitter.com/BSFHAmNqXz
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) December 15, 2023
November 30, 2023: New passenger service introduced for ADNOC employees
H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail witnesses the signing of a partnership settlement between Etihad Rail and ADNOC, that can result in a service carrying of ADNOC employees between Abu Dhabi Metropolis and Al Dannah – “showcasing the corporate’s imaginative and prescient for future passenger experiences”.
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Administrators of Etihad Rail, witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership settlement between Etihad Rail and ADNOC, stressing the corporate’s dedication to growing the railway sector in a approach that displays its imaginative and prescient of offering future passenger transport providers. The settlement goals to advertise… pic.twitter.com/FxaanawQLh
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) November 29, 2023
October 31, 2023: Reaching new heights
A unprecedented shot of Al Bithnah Rail Bridge in Fujairah, not like any seen earlier than. This construction stretches over 600 meters and reaches a peak of 40 meters, marking it because the tallest construction inside the railway community. Supported by 14 pillars spaced at 40-meter intervals,… pic.twitter.com/EQMtfWUoPn
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) October 30, 2023
A video shared by Etihad Rail reveals the tallest construction inside the iconic Etihad megaproject. Al Bithnah Rail Bridge in Fujairah is an engineering marvel that spans a formidable 600 metres and soars to a towering peak of 40 metres. Taking 19 months to construct, the magnificent construction will play a big function in connecting Fujairah to the remainder of the UAE.
October 4, 2023: All aboard
A workforce from Al Emarat TV turned amongst the primary to experience the gorgeous Etihad Rail passenger service
Allow us to take you on a tour of the #Swalif_Yadouh program contained in the Etihad Practice pic.twitter.com/csxTXT5p0z
– Emirates Channel (@emarattv) September 19, 2023
However not earlier than UAE royalty
August 13, 2023: Etihad Rail in numbers
The rail community is comprised of
2,000 million concrete sleepers (in Abu Dhabi)
8 million screws and anchors, made regionally
593 crossings and bridges
1 kilometre – the size of the primary marine rail bridge within the UAE connecting Khalifa port to the remainder of the UAE community
9.6 kilometres – the size of monitor at Ruawis station
9,000 tonnes of asphalt has been used at Guhwaifat station
Etihad Rail hyperlinks main commerce hubs in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, via an in depth community of quite a few depots and 593 bridges and crossings. The mission will facilitate freight and passenger transport, supporting additional social and financial improvement within the UAE. pic.twitter.com/aEpKjWlTXn
– Abu Dhabi Media Workplace (@ADMediaOffice) August 13, 2023
July 13, 2023: Bridging connections
In case you drive beneath the Etihad Rail bridges in Dubai, check out the rail’s newest video which provides you with an aerial tour. Town can be house to 11 bridges, the most important of which is the Al Qudra Bridge spanning 611 meters lengthy. The video additionally shares a view of the Expo Bridge which is 391 meters lengthy.
June 21, 2023: Etihad Rail turns into the UAE’s personal ‘Rocky Mountaineer’
Etihad Rail has launched a video of our eternally favorite UAE transport mega mission chopping its approach via a 145km stretch of the Hajar Mountains on its strategy to the port of Fujairah. Alongside their approach, passenger and freight trains will weave via 9 tunnels, at a complete size of just about 7km; a number of bridges together with the 40m excessive, 600m lengthy Al-Bithnah Bridge which from its perch will supply elevated views over breathtaking verdant rocky vistas, and possibly (simply possibly) even a glimpse of the close by the Al-Bithnah Fort.
#EtihadRail has efficiently overcome building challenges in constructing the Nationwide Railway Community, particularly the monitor that traverses via the Hajar Mountains all the best way to the colourful port of Fujairah. This path is characterised by the truth that it passes via one… pic.twitter.com/i6TIU7P9Jx
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) June 20, 2023
Might 18, 2023: These are the drones you’re searching for
One other future tech second on the Center East Rail Exhibition and Convention. Etihad Rail has introduced that it is going to be utilizing drone tech to examine it’s freight providers.
Etihad Rail signed a memorandum of understanding with Skygo, an organization specialised in freight operations utilizing drones. pic.twitter.com/dUuCPuANDd
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) Might 18, 2023
Might 18, 2023: Uber thrilling information
On the Center East Rail Exhibition and Convention (attended by 10,000 guests), it was confirmed {that a} Memorandum of Understanding that Uber will associate up with Etihad Rail.
#EtihadRail signed an MoU with world know-how firm @Uber to supply accessible and built-in transportation throughout the UAE in the course of the #MiddleEastRail Exhibition and Convention. pic.twitter.com/MXXYVixsjk
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) Might 18, 2023
April 28, 2023: Have freight will journey
With Etihad Rail’s cargo service now in operation, you may get your freight shipped from Al Faya to wherever within the UAE.
Effectively transport your cargo with Etihad Rail’s containerized freight providers. Our state-of-the-art fleet is supplied to deal with any load, together with containers, guaranteeing quick and dependable transport from Al Faya to wherever within the UAE. pic.twitter.com/hW8ZwvHgfh
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 28, 2023
April 17, 2023: Constructing bridges
Set towards some gorgeous Fujairah mountainscape, this — what’s the highest railway bridge within the UAE — appears to be like much more majestic.
The Al-Bithnah Bridge is the very best railway bridge within the United Arab Emirates and is taken into account a testomony to the immense challenges confronted by this large-scale mission. pic.twitter.com/r37OFGhXn7
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 17, 2023
April 10, 2023: The quickest route from A to B
Mountain in your approach? Not a problem for the engineering maestros of the UAE, you simply take a route straight via it.
A mesmerizing picture via the guts of the Hajar Mountains with #EtihadRail‘s exceptional tunnels, a feat of engineering that showcases the facility of human ingenuity. pic.twitter.com/Qiokwb3lcl
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 10, 2023
Our #PhotoOfTheWeek showcases the pure fantastic thing about Fujairah, the place our practice tracks prolong via the mountains, to Fujairah Port and the remainder of the rail community. pic.twitter.com/oUeCKpfgIV
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 25, 2023
April 6, 2023: When good neighbours change into pals
Etihad Rail have been eager to exhibit simply how vital conservation is to their mission, and the way a lot work goes into their beig ‘a great neighbour’, with minimal environmental impression initiatives, most quantity limits and respect of delicate ecosystems, extra on this under.
Check out our bridge in Al Maha Forest in Abu Dhabi, additionally house to a range of wildlife. As a part of our dedication to being a Good Neighbour, Etihad Rail has taken steps to guard and preserve the UAE’s wealthy pure heritage and biodiversity pic.twitter.com/0eeAqCBJvK
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) April 6, 2023
February 28, 2023: Job achieved…
Based on the Etihad Rail web site, “The Nationwide Rail Community is full”. And as an indication of this, industrial freight operations have already begun.
The UAE Nationwide Railway Community is among the largest infrastructure tasks within the nation, with 11 contractors, 25 consultants and 180 authorities entities collaborating to efficiently full the community. pic.twitter.com/LMcToljs1G
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) February 28, 2023
When will the Etihad Rail passenger providers begin?
It could be ahead of we thought. There have been some latest photos captured at The Nationwide Rail Community’s inauguration, exhibiting a bunch of delegates together with HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai sitting on a reasonably completed trying inside of a passenger practice carriage.
February 21, 2023: Crossing borders
Oman Rail and Etihad Rail have struck an accord, partnering with Mubadala to assist the event a 303km stretch of monitor that can unite the 2 GCC nations by rail.
The 200kph connection will cut back journey occasions from Sohar in Oman, to the town of Abu Dhabi to simply 100 minutes.
.@Etihad_Rail and @Oman_Rail three way partnership, the Oman-Etihad Rail Firm, has partnered with @Mubadala to develop the 303km UAE-Oman rail community route, price greater than AED11 billion, connecting Oman’s Sohar Port with the UAE Nationwide Rail Community. pic.twitter.com/47EbnVU3tK
– Abu Dhabi Media Workplace (@admediaoffice) February 21, 2023
January 18, 2023: A story of two bridges
First up, the longest rail bridge on Dubai’s mainline community — Al Qudra Bridge.
Primarily based within the Emirate of Dubai, our Al Qudra bridge is the longest rail bridge inside the Emirate’s mainline community, forming a significant route for commerce and commerce which positively contributes to the motion of products all through the UAE. pic.twitter.com/i1WrbRij6f
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) January 24, 2023
After which there’s this, a shocking snap of an Etihad Rail locomotive chugging alongside a 1km marina bridge in Abu Dhabi.
Check out Etihad Rail practice because it passes via our 1 km marine bridge connecting Khalifa port to the nationwide railway community. This may enhance the effectivity of products transportation and cuts down on transport bills. pic.twitter.com/AotaAk4BQs
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) January 18, 2023
January 11, 2023: Breezing via the timber
The Etihad Rail Twitter account has simply given us a tantalising snapshot of what it’s going to really feel like commuting via the picturesque panorama of Al Maha Forest. Previous patchwork snatches of inexperienced, breezing previous the native wildlife (and for those who’re involved about noise/pure habitats please see under) and giving massive iconic practice journey vibes.
Check out our tracks in Al Maha Forest in Abu Dhabi, a phenomenal vacation spot to look at the uncommon desert dwellers. Etihad Rail took cautious measures to guard the pure habitats and pic.twitter.com/VuPOsQlCVl
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) January 11, 2023
On defending wildlife
Etihad Rail has key partnerships with the Division of Tradition and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Atmosphere Company – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to assist guarantee minimal wildlife and heritage disruption happens from the monitor’s building.
The Al Maha Forest space for instance is house to quite a few vital species within the UAE, together with the Arabian oryx, antelopes and bustard birds. Situated in Abu Dhabi, the forest stretches over 5.5km alongside the Package deal B route and can hopefully afford some unbelievable animal recognizing alternatives alongside the best way.
Etihad Rail avoids crossing breedings websites; it makes use of noise management tech to restrict sound ranges, and has dedicated to solely utilizing the horn in emergencies; there’s a vegetation replanting scheme; the monitor is lined with particular fencing and has made provision for 16 camel underpasses, 45 gazelle underpasses and 129 reptile underpasses up to now; the locomotives additionally conform to Tier 3 (EPA) engine emission ranges, which is an effective factor for everybody.
November 22, 2022: Report-breaking bridges
The picture under reveals the close to completion of two unbelievable feats of engineering in Fujairah, and that’s earlier than the practice is even operating on this part. First, there’s the tunnel via the dramatic, jagged Hajar mountainscape, carved straight out of the stone — after which there’s the Al Bithnah Bridge, 600m lengthy and now formally the very best railway bridge within the UAE.
Al Bathna Bridge is positioned in Fujairah. It’s a picturesque mountain railway bridge linked by tunnels that make their approach via the Hajar Mountains, facilitating the commerce route from Fujairah to the remainder of the UAE. The 600-meter-long bridge is the very best railway bridge within the nation. pic.twitter.com/xlV1VaGjQn
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) November 22, 2022
October 18, 2022: Look who’s made it onto TikTok @etihadrail We at the moment are on TikTok! Comply with us to know every thing new concerning the UAE nationwide railway community #Etihad_Rail #Practice #Railway #Abu Dhabi #Dubai #Railway ♬ authentic sound – Etihad Rail October 12, 2022: Howdy Sharjah, whats up Ras Al Khaimah
Two extra emirates at the moment are on board the Etihad Rail bandwagon with the connection of each Sharjah and Rak to the monitor community.
We’ve achieved important progress with the community growth by efficiently connecting the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah to the UAE Nationwide Railway Community’s foremost line. With the completion of this milestone, pic.twitter.com/XTSfcVSb6E
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) October 12, 2022
October 7, 2022: Howdy Abu Dhabi
The UAE Rail mission has hit one other main milestone with the inaugural voyage of a practice touring from the ‘approach out west’ Mirfa Depot to the very gates of Abu Dhabi metropolis — the ICAD freight terminal, in Mussafah… Subsequent cease, Dubai.
Comply with the journey of our first ever practice touring from our Mirfa Depot to our ICAD freight terminal, marking the transition from our present operations in Al Dhafra to the brand new alternatives unfolding forward of us to maneuver items inside the capital and all through the emirates. pic.twitter.com/FdVkxC2sAd
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) October 7, 2022
September 30, 2022: Man, Oman
The tip of September delivered a reasonably sizable carriage of stories onto the UAE Rail media platforms — and it’s past doubt that essentially the most thrilling a part of that obtain, was the revelation that an inter-GCC link-up was now a actuality, with a line connecting Oman with the UAE by way of rail.
Particulars up to now are scant, however we do know the 303km stretch of monitor will allow journey occasions of 100 minutes for the journey between Sohar to Abu Dhabi and simply 47 minutes for a Sohar to Al Ain expedition.
The anticipated 303-km railway, that can be established by Etihad Rail and Oman Rail, will hyperlink between Abu Dhabi and Sohar. The journey distance can be diminished from Sohar to Abu Dhabi to 100 minutes and from Sohar to Al Ain to 47 minutes. pic.twitter.com/nZqZIPCGEm
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) September 30, 2022
The collaborative efforts can be overseen by a newly fashioned, collectively owned firm Oman-Etihad Rail Firm — which could have an funding price range of USD3 billion to get each freight and passenger providers heading in the right direction.
August 26, 2022: The little engines that might
Seems ‘doing the locomotion’ isn’t the only protect of diminutive antipodean pop stars, nope — the freight-pulling Locomotives of the UAE rail mission are a key a part of the economic component of the community, and in line with the UAE’s drive for innovation and staying on the forefront of the technological curve, these aren’t your extraordinary tank engines.
Etihad Rail has achieved a brand new milestone with the profitable arrival of its new and superior rolling inventory fleet consisting of locomotives and wagons. The primary batches arrived within the UAE by way of Zayed and Al Musaffah Ports, pic.twitter.com/kUJmzLcZjK
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) August 18, 2022
Cho0-choo-choosing the best locomotives to get the difficult job achieved in what, let’s be clear right here — are excessive climate and geographical situations, is extraordinarily vital. There’s the extraordinary warmth and dryness of the desert, the humidity of the coastal areas and wind that’s able to kicking up a cinematic amount of mud. And these bespoke muscle monsters which arrived via Al Mussafah Port this week are completely prime of the, ahem, line. They’ve additionally been constructed to be environmentally pleasant, sturdy, highly effective and *blushing* effectively they’re stunning, aren’t they? No? We all know Francis Bourgeois could be on board.
There are at the moment 38 of those heavy-lifting locomotives, which can be transporting 60 million tonnes of cargo by 2030. The EMD locomotives have been constructed within the USA while the multi-functional wagons have been manufactured in China.
The 200kph passenger practice part is being dealt with by the Spanish firm, CAF as a part of a 1.2 billion deal to assemble and keep the fleet.
August 5, 2022: Snapped! A surprising aerial view of the rail via the Hajar mountains
As work speeds alongside, Etihad Rail shared an aerial snap of the tracks chopping via the scene and iconic Hajar mountains. Based on Etihad Rail, the Nationwide Railway community extends for 145kms and connects the borders of Sharjah, going via Fujairah all the best way to Ras Al Khaimah.
June 23, 2022: It’s going to chop commute occasions by as much as 40 per cent
A daring declare, however that’s the great thing about rail journey — no visitors lights, no tram intersections, no person placing on their hazard lights while they reverse up a slip street. After which there’s the pace, the spec sheet that comes with this passenger practice is quoting speeds of as much as 200kph, with passenger capacities of round 400 customers.
Etihad Rail will join 11 cities and areas within the UAE from Sila’a to Fujairah and contribute to decreasing commuting time by as much as 40 per cent in comparison with different land transport means, enhancing transport ecosystems and high quality of life for residents and residents. pic.twitter.com/o3Je3qG2YJ
– Abu Dhabi Media Workplace (@admediaoffice) June 23, 2022
June 22, 2022: Building has begun on a bridge over the Sheikh Zayed Street
Earlier this week we obtained information that building was effectively underway on the Sheikh Zayed Street (E11).
A primary take a look at the newest building progress of our rail bridge on the E11, Sheikh Zayed Street in Dubai. Our bridge constructed on E11 will allow trains to enter the Jebal Ali rail terminal selling the facilitation of commerce each internationally and regionally. pic.twitter.com/45oGeR323j
— Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) June 22, 2022
When What’s On spoke to Ahmed Al Musawa, Government Director of Passenger Companies Sector at Etihad Rail pertaining to journey time between the emirates, right here’s what he stated
Ahmed Al Musawa: Practice passenger providers will allow customers to plan their journeys between the emirates and cities extra effectively, considerably reducing the journey time:
Touring from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will take as much as 50 minutes
Touring from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah will take 100 minutes
Touring from Dubai to Fujairah will take 50 minutes.
Touring from Abu Dhabi To Ruwais will take 70 minutes
So, which stops/communities the railway will serve?
AAM: The community will prolong from Al Sila to Fujairah, Serving 11 cities, cities and communities across the community, together with: Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Fujairah, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi.
Do we all know which station can be accomplished first?
Effectively, in line with updates, the primary accomplished station can be in Fujairah. Following a web site inspection, on a 145km part of the monitor linking Sharjah to Fujairah Port, His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, introduced that Spain’s CAF had received a contract to provide and keep the mission’s passenger trains. The settlement was signed within the Sakamkam space of Fujairah Metropolis, and would be the web site of the primary passenger station.
Lastly, when can we anticipate to be travelling on Etihad Rail?
There is no such thing as a official completion date for the mission but though throughout a particular ‘Tasks of the 50’ occasion held at Expo2020 in December 2021, there have been some indicators of supposed timeline. It was confirmed that the Rail Passenger Companies would be the second section of the mission (after freight) and is anticipated to hold greater than 36.5 million passengers yearly, by 2030. However with the community in extra of 70 per cent full, we might very effectively be seeing posteriors on seats effectively earlier than that.
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