Etihad Rail has said that final preparations are underway for its freight and passenger rail projects, as well as several other strategic plans for the coming years.
Chairman Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan unveiled the key details at a Etihad Rail meeting. The purpose of this move is to enhance connectivity across the emirates and support the nation’s vision for sustainable transportation. The meeting was attended by senior company officials, including the CEO, Shadi Malak, said a statement.
In addition to these discussions, Sheikh Theyab met with officials from the Public Policy Integration for Truck and Rail Committee, chaired by Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, the Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs. Representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Etihad Rail, and Abu Dhabi Police were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Sheikh Theyab received an update on the progress of 11 initiatives aimed at enhancing railway integration within the country’s transport network. Notably, 4 of these initiatives have already been implemented.