The Network

Construction on the UAE Network is Complete

Etihad Rail’s 900 km network will extend across the United Arab Emirates, from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah. The railway links the principal centres of trade, industry, manufacturing, production, logistics, population and all the major import and export points of the United Arab Emirates.

The Network

Connecting the UAE to the GCC

Built to international standards, the railway links the principal centres of trade, industry, manufacturing, production, logistics, population, and all the major import and export points of the United Arab Emirates, as well as forms an integral part of the planned Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) railway network.

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Since 2016, Etihad Rail has successfully been operating a route that spans 264km, transporting granulated sulphur from sources at Shah and Habshan to export in Ruways, establishing rail as a safe and sustainable mode of transport with a proven track record.

Construction on the network expansion to connect the emirates spanning across the entire UAE, from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah on the eastern coast, began in January 2020.

In 2023, Etihad Rail inaugurated the network expansion, spanning around 900km linking all seven emirates, from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah on the eastern coast of the UAE, and launched freight train operations across the UAE. Etihad Rail offers a range of cutting-edge benefits: it is cheaper, faster, safer, more reliable, and offers more environmentally sustainable services. Economically, the rail network will inspire businesses to use their time and resources more efficiently.

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Construction

Network Complete

Freight services

Launched
February
2023

Cargo capacity

60
Million Tonnes

by 2030

Integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the UAE

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The UAE's National Railway Network.

About Etihad Rail

Built to the very highest international standards, Etihad Rail’s state-of-the-art network will act as a catalyst for economic growth and sustained social development. The railway will transform logistics and transport in the region, providing a modern, safe, efficient and sustainable network that connects the emirates of the UAE.

Freight

Etihad Rail’s transport solutions mean significant benefits for businesses, allowing for more productive use of time and resources, reduced costs, and more efficient asset management.

The Good Neighbour

Etihad Rail understands the importance of being a good neighbour and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable and economic development across the entire National Railway Network