Rail transport in the United Arab Emirates
Appearance
Rail transport in the United Arab Emirates | |||||
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Operation | |||||
National railway | Etihad Rail | ||||
Track gauge | |||||
Main | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||||
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Rail transport in the United Arab Emirates is an expanding mode of public transport in the country. Etihad Rail is the national railway company, and is a state-owned company.[1][2]
Mainline
[edit]The United Arab Emirates' mainline railway network is owned and operated by Etihad Rail.
Etihad Rail will be linked to the networks of neighbouring Arab states of the Persian Gulf countries via the Gulf Railway.
Urban
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The following forms of urban rail transit exist:
- Dubai Metro
- Palm Jumeirah Monorail in Dubai
- Dubai Tram
- Dubai Trolley
- Dubai International Airport Automated People Mover
Under construction or proposed
[edit]- Abu Dhabi Metro
- Abu Dhabi tram
- Sharjah Metro
- Sharjah Tram
- Ajman Tram
- Dubai Rail Bus
- An underwater rail tunnel linking UAE with India.[3][4]