Etihad Rail could boost transport in 
the UAE

Etihad Rail could boost transport in 
the UAE

It will bring Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and people closer, while travel time will be reduced to just 50 minutes

Published: Wed 18 May 2022, 10:15 PM

The Etihad Rail train service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will bring the two emirates, and people closer, as travel time is reduced to just 50 minutes.

A transformation of the transportation sector in not just the UAE but also the Gulf and wider Middle East is not hard to fathom, though a date has not been set for the launch of the first passenger service between the emirates.

The benefits of such a railway system are many. It’s climate-friendly and will reduce pollution caused by vehicles on the roads.

Closer integration of the two hubs could make ‘Abu Dubai’ a reality as people live, work and experience the two emirates in the comfort of the advanced trains that can hit top speeds of 200kmph. Freight traffic will garner revenue for the government as goods can be easily moved across the emirates and the reliance on trucks is diminished.

What’s more. Etihad Rail will create new jobs and boost real estate projects as new communities and businesses sprout near the stations, which is good for the overall economic development