Hafeet Rail
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Hafeet Rail (Arabic: حفيت للقطارات) is a project to connect the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman by rail. A joint venture of Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala, the railway aims to connect the Etihad Rail network at Abu Dhabi, UAE with the port of Sohar, Oman.[1]
History
The project was announced on April 23, 2024, in Abu Dhabi.[2]
If implemented, the link would be the first international segment of the long-planned Gulf Railway.
Characteristics
The cost of the project is estimated at US$3 billion.[3] Trains will travel at a speed of up to 200 km/h and will have a capacity for up to 400 passengers,[4] covering the distance from Abu Dhabi to Sohar in 100 minutes.[3]
References
- ^ BATRAK, OLEKSANDR (May 19, 2024). "Construction of the Hafeet Rail railway".
- ^ "أول قطار يربط بين بلدين خليجيين.. ماذا تعرف عن سكة حديد "حفيت"؟". al-sharq.com. May 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Zyl, Gareth van (May 10, 2024). "Construction of $3bn UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail gets green light".
- ^ https://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/news/etihad-rail-update-hafeet-rail-oman-uae