UAE National Rail Network passenger service is ‘under study’

UAE National Rail Network passenger service is ‘under study’

Even though freight transport is currently the main focus of the UAE National Rail Network, study is being conducted on the passenger services, a top official said in Abu Dhabi. “Mainly the backbone of the UAE National Rail Network does accommodate, is built on accommodating, all kinds of freights and passengers. Right now, in Stage 2, we are looking at the main backbone, which is the freight. Passenger is still under study. Once all study is done, it will be looked at,” Omar Al Sebeyi, acting commercial director, Etihad Rail, said during a press conference to announce details of the Middle East Rail 2022 – the region’s largest rail exhibition and conference. Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has completed construction works for Package A of Stage 2, which extends over 139 km, and its connection through Al Ghuwaifat on the border of Saudi Arabia with Stage 1, which extends for 264 km from Habshan to Al Ruwais. It has finished 50 per cent of the construction works of the marine rail bridge in the country as part of Package B of Stage 2. The rail infrastructure will be a vital part in the