The project also aims to reduce carbon emissions from the road transport sector by 21 per cent by 2050, boosting the country's efforts to become net zero
Etihad Rail's freight network is now operational. It can transport 60 million tonnes of goods a year. All photos: Etihad Rail
The new freight service has 38 locomotives
The freight trains will run up to 120kph, with each locomotive operating at 4,500 horsepower
The locomotives pull a total of 1,000 wagons, transporting goods ranging from shipping containers to industrial material
The tracks cross the UAE and feature 593 bridges
The network will contribute Dh200 billion ($54.4 billion) to the UAE economy and save Dh8 billion in road maintenance costs
The project also aims to reduce carbon emissions from the road transport sector by 21 per cent by 2050, boosting the country's efforts to become net zero
Etihad Rail's freight network is now operational. It can transport 60 million tonnes of goods a year. All photos: Etihad Rail
The new freight service has 38 locomotives
The freight trains will run up to 120kph, with each locomotive operating at 4,500 horsepower
The locomotives pull a total of 1,000 wagons, transporting goods ranging from shipping containers to industrial material
The tracks cross the UAE and feature 593 bridges
The network will contribute Dh200 billion ($54.4 billion) to the UAE economy and save Dh8 billion in road maintenance costs
The project also aims to reduce carbon emissions from the road transport sector by 21 per cent by 2050, boosting the country's efforts to become net zero
