Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed fixed the last piece on the track

Connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a direct line within the "Etihad Train" network

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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council, Chief of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail, fixed the last piece. On the "Etihad Train" railway, marking the start of a new phase of logistical and economic integration between the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and in preparation for linking the rest of the country's emirates to an integrated national railway network in the country.

The completion of the main line between the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai comes within the framework of the "national railway program" recently launched by the state, and under the umbrella of the fifty projects.

It aims to chart the course of the railway sector for the coming years and decades, as the program is expected to provide economic opportunities worth 200 billion dirhams.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that the "National Railways Program" reflects the UAE's ambition and aspirations to enter the next 50 years with huge development projects, enhancing its position as a leading regional and global center in the sectors of trade, economy and logistics.

His Highness pointed out that the completion of the main line of the Etihad train project between Dubai and Abu Dhabi represents an important pivotal stage, showing the great benefits of this national project aimed at linking all the emirates of the country, enhancing the transportation process between industrial and economic centers, and facilitating transportation for those in the UAE, stressing His Highness "The economic effects of linking the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai via the Etihad Rail will extend for many years to come."

His Highness added that "the project will raise the competitiveness of the UAE and consolidate the spirit of union among all its regions."

His Highness said, in a tweet on Twitter: "With my brother, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, I witnessed the linking of the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a direct line within the Etihad Rail network... a major station within the largest infrastructure project in the UAE... 47 million working hours, and 27 A month to complete this historic logistical link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai via a direct line of 256 km.”

His Highness continued, "The achievement of the logistical link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a great achievement for the Etihad Railways under the leadership of my brother Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed. The economic and development effects will extend for many years.. The competitiveness of the UAE will rise.. And most importantly, the spirit of the union takes root among all regions of the country." With this great national project.”

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of completing the main line of the railway network linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Sharjah, as part of the works of the second phase of the Etihad Rail project, in achieving the project's objectives aimed at the integrated linkage of cities and industries with the network. Safe and sustainable trains, which enhance the strategic position achieved by the project in the transport and infrastructure sector, through which it contributes to promoting the sustainable development process in the country, and consolidating the UAE’s position to remain in the first ranks at the regional and global levels.

His Highness said, "Our wise leadership is keen to complete this great national project within the best specifications and standards.

It is betting on it to consolidate the supremacy and competitiveness of the UAE in the long term.”

His Highness added that "the completion of the main line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a major station for the Etihad Rail project, and in the process of economic and development integration in the UAE."

During the visit to the site, their Highnesses were briefed on the completion of the railway tracks linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, which are taking place in the Al Qudra area in Dubai. .

Their Highnesses were also briefed on the progress of the work of the network of the strategic national project "Etihad Train", which will contribute to linking the emirates of the country together.

Their Highnesses praised the efforts of the Etihad Rail employees who are working efficiently to develop the railway network project for the UAE, and to complete its stages according to the approved schedule, in cooperation with the concerned federal and local authorities, and to constantly provide all forms of support necessary for this national and strategic project, which will provide a railway network. A modern and sustainable nationalism that enhances the leading regional position of the UAE.

The project, among its objectives, contributes to linking the Emirates together, facilitating and enhancing the movement of goods through the rail network, and reducing transportation costs, in order to achieve the company’s endeavors to connect the population communities in the various regions and commercial and industrial centers in the country.

The length of the route "Tarif - Al Awir" is 256 km, including 29 bridges, 60 crossings and 137 water drainage channels.

The total excavation and backfill work amounted to 46 million cubic metres.

13,300 workers took part in the work, completing 47 million man-hours.

During the track’s work, the Etihad Rail team adhered to the highest international standards and specifications concerned with environmental aspects, safety and quality, in line with the company’s endeavors to establish a national railway network in accordance with the highest international standards and specifications.

The company is continuing the construction operations of the second phase of the "Etihad Train" according to well-studied plans and according to the approved project schedule.

The company had recently announced the completion of 70% of the project’s work within 27 months, and that the total number of workers on the project is 27,000 experts and specialists in more than 3000 construction sites spread across the Emirates, they accomplished 76 million working hours, using More than 6000 machines and equipment.

Maktoum bin Mohammed:

• «A great achievement for the Union Train, headed by my brother Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed.. The project will raise the competitiveness of the UAE, and consolidate the spirit of the union among all its regions».

• «The economic effects of linking the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai via the Etihad Rail will extend for many years to come».

Theyab bin Muhammad:

• "Our wise leadership is keen to complete this great national project within the best specifications... and is betting on it to consolidate the supremacy and competitiveness of the state."

• "The completion of the main line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a major station for the Union Train and the process of economic integration in the country."

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