UAE National Day: Etihad Rail coach rolls in with passengers as leaders celebrate

UAE National Day: Etihad Rail coach rolls in with passengers as leaders celebrate

The passenger train will connect 11 cities and regions in the UAE from Al Sila to Fujairah, including Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Abu Dhabi

Published: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 11:13 AM Last updated: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 12:12 PM

The President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, waved to people inside an Etihad Rail passenger coach as the world got its first glimpse of the UAE’s highly anticipated state-of-the-art high-speed railway transportation syste on Friday.

The futuristic and sleek-looking wagon with enthusiastic passengers was displayed during an awe-inspiring 51st National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi. The spectacular show took place inside a sophisticated tunnel structure powered by advanced technologies, dazzling light works, live orchestra and vibrant performances.

Also attending the show were His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of Emirates Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla of Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah.

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