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Etihad Rail inks deal with RTA

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ETIHAD Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has signed a significant strategic agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The agreement will focus on cooperation in securing railway alignments, station locations and defining the contractual and operational responsibilities for both parties.

As part of the agreement, RTA will assign representatives to coordinate issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) of any road works required by Etihad Rail in line with the timeline and framework agreed by both parties.

Etihad Rail has committed to conducting technical studies and presenting the findings in the form of architectural reports and blueprints to the responsible governmental authorities in Dubai. Etihad Rail will also report on any modifications to the railway alignment or the surrounding areas, particularly on any operational issues. The organisation will also commit to defining the widths of the railway in a manner that guarantees maximum operational efficiency, and to cooperate with RTA on health and safety related matters under Dubai standards. 

Upon completion, the Etihad Rail network will span approximately 1,200 km across the UAE, transporting both freight and passengers. It will connect urban and peripheral communities, facilitate trade, open up communication channels and foster economic development across all Emirates in the UAE. The network will also form a vital part of the GCC railway network, linking the UAE to Saudi Arabia through Ghweifat in the west and Oman through Al Ain in the east.

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