Dubais longest rail bridge over Al Qudra; forming a vital route for trade and commerce

Dubai’s longest rail bridge is now up and standing. It forms a vital route for trade and commerce to facilitate the “movement of goods throughout the UAE”, the Etihad Rail operator posted on Twitter. Al Qudra features a cluster of man-made lakes and is home to an 86km cycling track. 

Etihad Rail had offered a glimpse into its 1km marine bridge that connects the Khalifa port to the national railway network, last week. “This will improve the efficiency of goods transportation and cuts down on shipping expenses,” it posted.

The rail reached several milestones, last year, including a 75 per cent completion of its 1,200km long network. Etihad Rail’s passenger services will connect 11 cities in the UAE. With top speeds of 200kmph, passengers can travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 50 minutes, and from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in 100. The trains are expected to reduce commute times by up to 40 per cent. By 2030, the number of passengers is expected to reach more than 36.5 million annually.