Hafeet Rail Explained

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Construction of the Hafeet Rail railway. OLEKSANDR. BATRAK. May 19, 2024.
2. Web site: أول قطار يربط بين بلدين خليجيين.. ماذا تعرف عن سكة حديد "حفيت"؟. May 13, 2024. al-sharq.com.
3. Web site: Construction of $3bn UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail gets green light. Gareth van. Zyl. May 10, 2024.
4. https://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/news/etihad-rail-update-hafeet-rail-oman-uae