Etihad Rail shared magnificent footage on social media of Fujairah’s Al Bithnah Rail Bridge, which stretches more than 600 meters and stands 40 meters above the ground.
“An extraordinary shot of Al Bithnah Rail Bridge in Fujairah, unlike any seen before,” Etihad Rail posted on X, formerly Twitter, in a message accompanying the video.
It is the tallest structure on the rapidly developing rail network and is set to play a crucial role in improving trade links between Fujairah and the rest of the Emirates.
The striking structure was built over 19 months by about 250 workers, using about 10,000 cubic meters of concrete, 3,500 tonnes of steel reinforcement, and scores of concrete beams, running along lush green lands, mountains, homes, and the highway, cutting a majestic figure in Fujairah’s landscape.
It is one of many bridges dotted across the sprawling network, including Dubai’s Al Qudra Bridge and the marine bridge that allows trains to enter Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port. The transport link highlights the scale of the UAE’s ambitions for the major infrastructure initiative.
According to Etihad Rail, it will play a pivotal role in facilitating trade from Fujairah to the rest of the UAE. Last week, the network posted a video of the behind-the-scenes operation at Etihad Railway Station, where freight trains are loaded at Fujairah Port.
Its strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz, connecting East and West and facilitating the movement of goods to the Indian subcontinent and East Africa, makes Fujairah port the ideal choice for Etihad Rail’s freight terminal, boosting goods flow, market connections, and global supply chain efficiency.
In June, Etihad Rail shared an image of Al Wathba Bridge, which allows trains to pass over the E22 Abu Dhabi to Al Ain road and is a vital piece of infrastructure on the sprawling rail network.
The Etihad Rail freight network has been operational since February and links all emirates and seven logistics hubs. The network currently spans about 900km and is expected to stretch to 1,200km when fully complete. Freight trains can travel up to 120kph and the operator’s fleet of 1,082 wagons can carry a host of items, from shipping containers to construction materials
Etihad Rail is also planning a passenger service but a launch date for the service has not been announced.
