Al Faya will be the largest and the most significant on the network
A recent virtual meeting was held by Etihad Rail’s Board of Directors, chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to reflect upon Etihad Rail’s ongoing achievements of meeting its strategic objectives. In addition, the meeting highlighted the latest progress in the first quarter of 2021 of Stage Two of the UAE’s national railway network.
He commended the launch of the UAE’s industrial strategy, Operation 300bn, drawing the wide-range of success the nation relishes across various industries, expressing that Etihad Rail is developing a new and integrated industry that bolsters the sustainable development objectives of the UAE, through connecting industrial centres, ports, and commercial hubs.
During the meeting, the board members were briefed on the ongoing progress of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facility at Al Faya, Abu Dhabi, where 25% of construction has been completed over the last 12 months.
The facility will be the largest and the most significant on the network. It will be responsible for warehousing, installations, operations, and the maintenance of locomotives and wagons. The facility will also include an administrative building to control the operations of the whole network.
The board emphasized that the project’s development must be in line with international best practice, particularly implementing health and safety measures for the safety of all construction workers.
