Dubai to get second Etihad Rail station as RTA puts public transport centre stage
Dubai will be getting a second Etihad Rail station, a senior official in Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority confirmed to The National on Monday. The next passenger station will be in Dubai's Meydan and will connect to the coming Dubai Metro Gold Line. The timeline and exact location are unknown, but this confirms a map issued by the RTA when the Gold Line was announced. Etihad Rail has “a…
Dubai is set to receive its second Etihad Rail station, according to a senior official from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This station will be located in Meydan and will connect to the forthcoming Dubai Metro Gold Line. Etihad Rail has plans to construct additional stations in the future, including one in Dubai, as part of their broader strategy to strengthen rail infrastructure.
Abdul Muhsen Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency and an RTA board member, emphasized the importance of integration with other modes of transport, including Dubai Metro, buses, micromobility options, and even cycling and walking paths. The integration of Nol card with Etihad Rail has also been finalized, aiming to enhance the passenger experience by facilitating smooth transitions between different transport systems.
Kalbat highlighted the upcoming RailX Dubai International Rail Conference, scheduled for May 31 to June 2 under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. This conference, which will be held in Dubai, aims to attract significant investment in railway projects, both from the East and West, with a particular focus on China. The conference is expected to attract over 5,000 participants, including key players from China and other regions.
Despite regional challenges, the RTA is committed to adhering to its rail master plan timelines, ensuring that projects like the Blue Line and the Gold Line are completed on schedule. The Gold Line, which will expand the Dubai Metro network by 82%, is anticipated to open in September 2032. Additionally, the RTA is currently studying the feasibility of the Airport Express line, a 55-kilometer route connecting Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport.
The line will feature five stations and two offshoots, connecting various areas to the main line. The RTA is actively seeking international consultants to commence the study stage for this ambitious project, which is set to commence in a couple of years.
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