en.Wedoany.com Reported - Etihad Rail plans to launch its first passenger route from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah on June 30, with a travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The inaugural route will transport passengers from the Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi to Al Hilal City station, with Fujairah station being the first completed station.
Dubai Railway Station and Al Dhaid Railway Station will open on September 30, Al Dhafra station on December 30, and the entire line will be fully completed with the opening of Sharjah Railway Station on March 30 next year. Etihad Rail's passenger fleet consists of 13 trains, each capable of carrying 400 passengers, with a maximum speed of 200 km/h. Customers can book trips and purchase tickets starting today through the Etihad Rail app and official website. Etihad Rail stated that shuttle bus services will be provided between Mohamed bin Zayed City station and key locations in the capital. As part of the next phase of the project, feasibility studies will be conducted to assess the expansion of the passenger rail network to other emirates, advancing the UAE's goal of building a fully integrated national transportation system.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated the passenger railway station at Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi and toured the station's main facilities and amenities, reviewing its information management system and operational readiness procedures.
He also listened to briefings on the station's advanced infrastructure, future plans to enhance capacity, measures to manage passenger flow during peak hours, as well as smart solutions and customer service offerings. Sheikh Khaled confirmed that the passenger train project embodies the UAE's vision of building a fully integrated transportation network, strengthening connectivity between emirates, supporting sustainable development through efficient movement of people and goods, and opening new prospects for investment, tourism, and urban development. Sheikh Khaled stated that the project is a strategic investment that advances the "Projects of the 50" by providing world-class infrastructure, driving the UAE's comprehensive development process, and enhancing its long-term competitiveness and global standing.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs' Affairs and Chairman of Etihad Rail, emphasized that the passenger rail network, by leveraging the latest technologies and innovations to provide an advanced, modern, safe, and efficient mobility system, marks a transformative milestone in the development of the UAE's national transportation ecosystem. The launch of the passenger rail network opens a new chapter in the UAE's infrastructure development, transcending traditional modes of transport to establish integrated urban and economic connections, linking population centers, economic hubs, and tourist destinations across the country.
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