Etihad Rail completes the connection of railway freight terminal at ICAD in Abu Dhabi with the network’s main line

Etihad Rail completes the connection of railway freight terminal at ICAD in Abu Dhabi with the network’s main line

- Mohammed Al Marzouqi: This milestone brings us closer to achieving our goal by providing an integrated transport system in line with the country’s sustainable economic development.

- The new hub will be equipped to handle over 20 million tonnes of bulk, containerized, and general cargo annually

- The railway freight terminal will span over 2.7 million square feet processing up to nine trains per day

- The ICAD railway freight terminal will ensure customers have access to competitive benefits, freight services, and logistical support

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has announced the successful completion of the connection between the railway freight terminal at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), which is the largest inland freight railway terminal in the country, and the UAE National Rail Network. The Company completed tracklaying works and conducting successful tests on the new line, which extends from the borders of Saudi Arabia to the port of Fujairah, on the eastern coast, passing through key manufacturing hubs and urban centres.

This achievement comes in line with the goals of the UAE Railway Programme, which is the largest integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the country. The programme