Etihad Rail, Test Run - Unravel Travel TV

Etihad Rail DB is the result of a partnership formed between Etihad Rail and DB Schenker Rail to establish and maintain operations of Stage One of the Etihad Rail network. The joint venture company combines the global best practice and international experience of German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, and the local expertise and rail development knowledge of Etihad Rail, the UAE's national railway company. As the pioneer in the UAE's railway operations industry, Etihad Rail DB has made safe, reliable, and efficient services a top priority, with a commitment to deliver top quality, customer-focused services, setting a benchmark for railway operations in the region.

National Railway Network (Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25 March 2014): Etihad Rail -- the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network signed a joint venture with DB Schenker Rail, a subsidiary of German-based Deutsche Bahn (DB), to operate and maintain the railway. DB is Europe's largest railway company, operating passenger and freight services on the approximately 33,500-kilometre German rail network, and maintaining a strong presence in rail operations in various countries across Europe. The joint venture, Etihad Rail DB, which will be led by its Chairman H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, will initially provide railway operations and maintenance expertise for Stage One, setting the foundation to also act as consultant for the operations of the future stages of the Etihad Rail network.

H.E. Nasser Alsowaidi, Chairman of Etihad Rail, commented: "Deutsche Bahn and DB Schenker Rail are the ideal partners to help spearhead a successful, modern railway for the UAE for generations to come. Facilitating knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices, the joint venture -- Etihad Rail DB -- is a very positive step forward for Etihad Rail, furthering our commitment to provide the UAE with a world-class, modern, integrated and efficient rail network that will drive economic growth and social development."

Dr. Rüdiger Grube, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Deutsche Bahn, said: "The Etihad Rail network heralds a new era in transport one that DB Schenker Rail is proud to be a part of and we are confident in the vital role it will play in strengthening the UAE's strategic position. Our experts of DB Schenker Rail and DB International are very much looking forward to working with Etihad Rail."

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of Etihad Rail DB and Vice Chairman of Etihad Rail, added: "The UAE has successfully developed and managed other mega-infrastructure projects, and Etihad Rail DB will play a vital role in integrating rail into the nation's state-of-the-art transport system. The Company will pave the way for the railway operations in the UAE and set a benchmark in the region, with a dedicated team that places safe, reliable, and efficient services at the forefront of its operational plans."

Etihad Rail DB will manage operations for Stage One of the Etihad Rail network, transporting granulated sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais. The 264 km route will facilitate the transport of granulated sulphur from inland sources to the port of Ruwais for export.

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