据ZAWYA网1月8日消息，阿联酋国家铁路公司宣布，首个客运铁路网络将于年内分阶段投入运 营，并将连接11个城市和地区。项目依托已运行的货运铁路体系，旨在提升全国互联互通水平，支撑长 期经济和社会发展。 （原标题：阿提哈德铁路客运项目年内逐步运营） ...

Core Insights - The Etihad Rail project is expected to enhance the UAE's position as a global logistics hub and a key player in international trade [1] - The project aims to facilitate trade by efficiently connecting national ports, industrial zones, and free zones [1] - The railway will span approximately 900 kilometers, linking 11 cities from the western border at Al Sila to the eastern coast at Fujairah, significantly improving accessibility and alleviating road traffic congestion [1] - Each train is projected to carry up to 400 passengers, with an expected annual passenger volume of 36.5 million by 2030 [1]