United Arab Emirates
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
National Railway Operator
Etihad Rail was established in June 2009 to manage the construction and operation of the UAE's national rail network. As far as is known, no passenger service has yet started although this is intended.
Maps
Printed Maps
World Rail Atlas - The Middle East and Caucasus by Neil Robinson.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Authority
Etihad Rail
Network Statement
None known
Gauge
1435 mm - Standard
Electrification
Dubai Metro - 750 V d.c. third rail.
Rule of the road
Single track
Distances
869km in operation; planned length 2000km
Other Railways
None
Tourist Lines
None
Metro and light rail systems
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
Etihad Rail stage one, from Ruwais to inland gas fields of Liwa and Shah, became operational, for freight, in January 2016.
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
None known.
