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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed visited Etihad Rail project sites in Sharjah and Fujairah, inspecting the latest developments of the final part of the second phase of track construction, which spans 145km. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media office
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Etihad Rail's new locomotive fleet is delivered. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The advanced rolling stock will be at the heart of the national rail network. Photo: Etihad Rail
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New wagons are delivered to support Etihad Rail services. Photo: Etihad Rail
Construction of the Etihad Rail railway in Fujairah. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The first stage of the Etihad Rail network links gasfields in Shah and Habshan with Ruwais in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed visited Etihad Rail project sites in Sharjah and Fujairah, inspecting the latest developments of the final part of the second phase of track construction, which spans 145km. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media office
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Etihad Rail's new locomotive fleet is delivered. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The advanced rolling stock will be at the heart of the national rail network. Photo: Etihad Rail
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New wagons are delivered to support Etihad Rail services. Photo: Etihad Rail
Construction of the Etihad Rail railway in Fujairah. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The first stage of the Etihad Rail network links gasfields in Shah and Habshan with Ruwais in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed visited Etihad Rail project sites in Sharjah and Fujairah, inspecting the latest developments of the final part of the second phase of track construction, which spans 145km. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media office
Etihad Rail unveils new high-tech trains able to thrive in UAE climate
Advanced fleet of locomotives and wagons will be driving force for the country's vast freight network
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The National
18 August, 2022
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