The laying of rails for the second stage has commenced

Hamdan bin Zayed: The railway project consolidates the country's position as a hub for logistical operations

  • Hamdan bin Zayed during an interview with a citizen working on the project.

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, confirmed that the UAE national railway project contributes to establishing the country's position as a global center for advanced logistical operations.

His Highness said that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, continues to implement advanced and integrated infrastructure projects, especially in the transport sectors. And transportation, in order to enhance the sustainable development process in the country.

His Highness praised the continuous support of the leadership, and the relentless follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Etihad Trains Company, for the Emirati National Railways project, which is being developed and operated by the Etihad Rail Company, which strengthens From the position of the state at the regional and global levels, what contributed to the project's achievement of many achievements, whether in terms of rapid progress in construction operations that are currently underway to complete the link between all regions of the country with the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab Gulf states, or at the level of operations within the first phase of The project, which continues to achieve achievements on a daily basis, by transporting sulfur grains from its sources in Shah and Habshan to the export points in Ruwais.

This came during the inauguration of His Highness the works of extending the railways to Package A of the second phase of the National Railways Project, during a ceremony held by the Union Trains Company in the city of Ruwais in the Al Dhafra region.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, CEO of Etihad Rail, Eng. Shadi Malak, was briefed on the progress of work in Package A, which links Ruwais with Al Ghuwaifat on the country's borders with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a path of 139 km, where it reached The overall completion rate of the package has reached 59% since the start of construction operations in early 2020.

His Highness also listened to a presentation on construction developments in Package A, where more than half of the construction works for preparing the soil have been completed, 79% of the sand and rocky hills are cut, and 59% of the sandy depressions are filled to level the railway path. .

During the presentation, the CEO of the Etihad Rail Company referred to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his visit to the company's sites in 2013, on the importance of training young citizens to work in this important sector, pointing out that the work team of the «Etihad Trains» includes many cadres In addition to establishing the first railways diploma in the country in order to train and qualify them, to be the driving force for this strategic national project, explaining that the first batch of students has already graduated in 2020 and received their jobs in the company.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of continuing to work on developing the stages of this ambitious national strategic project, in accordance with the highest international standards and specifications, given its role in establishing the country's position as a global center for advanced logistical operations, as well as being one of the most important pillars in the country's preparations for the past 50 years. And a major contributor to supporting the growth of the national economy by developing a railway network and a sustainable transport sector that supports the state's efforts at various levels and vital indicators.

His Highness praised the efforts made by the Etihad Railways Company, led by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to open new horizons for development in the transport and transportation sectors, and to provide means of well-being and happiness for every citizen and resident of the homeland.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of Emirati national cadres working in the operational operations of the project, some of whom graduated from the National Railways Diploma Program recently, as His Highness stressed the importance of preparing national cadres and qualifying them to lead this vital sector, which is one of the main pillars. Of the company.

The development of the UAE national railway project, which is considered one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country, is proceeding according to the schedule and plans set for it, reflecting its importance in providing a modern and sustainable national railway network that enhances the leading regional position of the UAE, which is being achieved in light of The Abu Dhabi government has joined forces with local governments to support this vital project, which will play a major role in continuing the march of excellence witnessed by the country.

Connecting the main ports to the manufacturing and production points and population centers in the country will contribute to economic and social development in general, and in the Al Dhafra region in particular, as it will enhance the region’s connectivity with the rest of the vital centers and the main one, which will positively affect the lives of citizens and residents in the country.

The importance of Package A of the second phase of project development lies in linking it between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a step that consolidates the unity and interdependence of the region, and establishes a new phase of integration of regional transport sectors through the railway network of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, which will be reflected in many Economic, social, environmental and tourism sectors for the countries of the region.

The extension of the steel bars is the final stage of the railway construction, the completion of the construction of bridges, crossings, and the excavation and filling works of Ruwais, and it comes after the completion of the manufacture of the girders and the supply of all materials for the rail.

Package A is one of the four main packages of the second phase of the UAE national railway network project, which is being developed by Etihad Rail in accordance with international standards.

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Package A of the second phase, linking the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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