Etihad Rail

Each freight train on the UAE network can carry the equivalent of up to 300 heavy trucks, moving on fixed schedules, on dedicated corridors, unaffected by peak-hour congestion or road incidents

The Al Ghuwaifat–Al Faya link is strategically significant, strengthening cross-border connectivity between the UAE and Saudi Arabia and facilitating movement to and from key ports

Positioned as a modern alternative to long-distance driving, the network has been designed to reflect how residents live and work today

The campaign emphasises that rail is not merely an alternative transport option in principle but a practical, scalable, and proven solution

Once operational, the network will offer a modern alternative for citizens, residents and visitors travelling between key urban and regional centres

Once operational, the DWC rail stop will serve as a key hub in this transformation, allowing passengers to board trains from Abu Dhabi or Sharjah

United Trans and Via have previously collaborated on on-demand transportation services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman, with the Citymapper integration marking the next phase of their partnership

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joined CEO Shadi Malak and senior officials aboard a test trip between Al Qudra in Dubai to Fujairah

The MoU also outlines a second phase to explore technical integration between the two companies’ digital platforms

Under the theme “Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,” the event welcomed more than 20,000 professionals