The four-car train covered a distance of 250 km, transporting delegates from Etihad Rail and Adnoc from Abu Dhabi to Al-Dhanna, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The start date for regular service on this route has not been disclosed yet.

The train, designed for the country’s climate, features 8 independent air conditioning systems and a three-tier air filtration system for fine sand and dust.

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The interior is divided into three service classes: first, business, and economy.

The prototype, designed for a maximum speed of 200 km/h, arrived in the country for testing in the fall of 2022.

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A contract with Etihad Rail in March 2023 involves the delivery of 7 such trains, intended for operation on a future line connecting 11 major cities in the UAE.

CAF will supply its push-pull trains for the same line.

Video: Adnoc

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