Etihad Rail Freight services are continuing normal operations across the UAE’s national railway network, ensuring the uninterrupted movement of goods and supporting national supply chain resilience.
Over the past nine days, Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, conducted more than 100 freight train trips. These operations moved over 459,000 tonnes of cargo and more than 7,900 containers across the network.
Expanded connectivity
The railway network links key industrial zones, ports, and logistics hubs, providing reliable transport connectivity. Additional rail corridors have been activated, and intermodal capacity has been redeployed to East Coast ports and the Al Ghail Dry Port Rail Terminal. Five extra train services have been added to strengthen network resilience.
Omar Alsebeyi, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, said: “The UAE’s national railway network was built to strengthen the resilience and reliability of the country’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem.” He added: “Today, Etihad Rail Freight continues to play an important role in keeping goods moving across the UAE, ensuring businesses can rely on safe, efficient and dependable transport connectivity. Our teams remain fully mobilised and closely aligned with national authorities to ensure the continuity of freight services that support the UAE’s economy.”
Since the launch of commercial freight operations, Etihad Rail has become a key component of the UAE’s logistics infrastructure, providing a dependable and sustainable mode of transport. The company continues to coordinate closely with authorities and partners to maintain service continuity and monitor developments across the region.
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