UAE’s Etihad Rail signs deals for passenger entertainment, ticketing systems, tech solutions

UAE’s Etihad Rail signs deals for passenger entertainment, ticketing systems, tech solutions

UAE - Etihad Rail has inked partnership agreements with top international companies to bring state-of-the-art technologies into its operations.

During InnoTrans 2022 — which was held in Germany from September 20 to 23 — the operator of the UAE's national railway network signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with SNCF International, France's national state-owned railway company; Alstom, a global leader in the green and smart mobility sector; Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, one of the world’s largest integrated suppliers of railroad and transit products and services; and Thales Group, a global leader in advanced technologies.

The agreements cover key areas which include rail operations and maintenance, service facilities, passenger stations, and cargo transportation.

Ahmed Al Musawa, executive director of passenger sector at Etihad Rail, said: “Through partnering with some of the biggest names in the rail, cargo, and transportation industry, we assure our clients that we are developing the UAE National Rail Network as per the highest international standards, to meet their requirements and support them in meeting their business objectives, driving a sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain.”

Under the terms of the MoU between Etihad Rail and SNCF International, the two parties will collaborate and explore opportunities in different areas of mutual