Etihad Rail announces connection of ICAD freight terminal

Etihad Rail announces connection of ICAD freight terminal

Railway developer Etihad Rail has announced the connection of the freight terminal at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) with the network’s main line.

The company said it had completed tracklaying works and conducted successful tests on the new line, which extends from the Saudi Arabian border to the port of Fujairah as part of the UAE National Railway Network.

The new 2.7 million sq.ft. hub will be equipped to handle over 20 million tonnes of bulk, containerised, and general cargo annually.

The railway programme aims to connect the country’s key centres of industry and production, open new trade routes and facilitate population movement, Etihad Rail said.

MohammedAl Marzouqi, executive director, rail relationssector, said: “We are proud of this achievement, which supports our efforts to encourage companies to restructure their logistical operations and opt for rail logistics solutions, thereby cutting costs, increasing efficiency, and providing safer transportation of goods.

“This is exemplified by the trade agreements that we have made with some of the biggest companies in the UAE, such as Stevin Rock LLC, Western Bainoona Group, and Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC.

“Our network will have a positive impact on end users, as it will contribute to reducing trucks on roads and bring