UAE: Etihad Rail Announces New High-Speed Train; Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 Mins
Key Features:
Speed: The train will operate at a remarkable 350 km/h.
Stations: It will stop at six key locations:
Reem Island
Saadiyat
Yas Island
Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi)
Near Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)
Al Jaddaf area (Dubai)
Economic Impact:
This ambitious project is projected to contribute Dh145 billion to the UAE’s GDP over the next 50 years.
Future Developments:
Alongside the highspeed service, Etihad Rail plans to introduce a regular passenger train that will connect all emirates and extend towards the border with Oman. Key details include:
Speed: The regular train will travel at 200 km/h.
Capacity: It can accommodate up to 400 passengers.
Route: It will feature stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, and will share tracks with cargo trains.
Timeline:
While the highspeed train's infrastructure is in the tendering phase, no specific timeline for completion or operational start has been provided yet.
For more updates, stay tuned for further announcements from Etihad Rail!