Company: Etihad Rail
Company Description: Etihad Rail was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2, with the mandate to manage the development, construction and operation of the UAE’s national freight and passenger railway network. Built to the very highest international standards, Etihad Rail’s state-of-the-art network will act as a catalyst for economic growth and sustained social development.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Company of the Year - Automotive & Transport Equipment - Medium-size
 Nomination Title: Etihad Rail
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since 1 January 2020, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
Total 199 words used.
Etihad Rail has been given the mandate of developing and delivering the rail industry in UAE to accommodate the requirements of the UAE’s future transport needs which passengers and cargo goods will reach all parts of UAE and GCC. ER Leadership has established a clear strategy along with a roadmap to deliver in line with UAE National Vision 2021, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, UAE Centennial 2071, international standards, best practices & benchmarks to exceed stakeholders’ expectations (picture 1).
The railway Programme aims to develop a sustainable road transport system that supports economic development efforts in all sectors, including the environment, industry, and tourism. The program also aims to connect the emirates of the UAE and GCC provide a reliable transportation system. ER links the country's centers of trade, industry, and population, will grow from running heavy goods services to carrying millions of passengers between the major cities by 2030.
The UAE has pledged to reach net-zero emission by 2050, it is recognized that to enable the UAE’s targets, a major shift in transport mode is essential, ER is an active contributor towards those reductions, due to the implementation of the passenger and freight rail solutions across the UAE.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2020 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
Total 253 words used. If the word count is more than 25 words over the limit, please deduct one (1) point from your score.
Environmental Society Economy Achievement
- 70-80% less CO2 emissions than the trucks same tonnage.
- Alignment crosses ecological sensitive and critical habitats, and linear infrastructure cause habitat fragmentation and subsequent loss of biodiversity:
- Relocated 550 Ghaf Trees translocated and 590 planted with EAD
- Plants 2000 Al Ghaf Trees in Al Dhafra Muncipility.
- Houbara feeding area Al Dhafrah Region of 500,000 sqm with 750 arak Trees & 3200 Plants with EAD. Support the Houbara migration
- More than 300 animals were moved from the Misanad Protected Area in Sharjah working with EPAA, including protected Geckos
- Collaborated with Emirates Nature-WWF, Fujairah Environment Authority and Fujairah Adventures, to implement an environmental conservation and habitat rehabilitation(Picture 12)
- Developing Al Dhafra Region: economic, social, and cultural growth in the form of job opportunities and industrial diversification.
- Noise Control: the decibel (db) range for freight trains traveling at 100 kph with three locomotives and 110 wagons in normal circumstances should not exceed 88 dB at a distance of 25 meters.
- Crossing Points: 18 underpasses to cater to native wildlife.
- freight train carries the equivalent load of up to 300 trucks, thus reducing traffic congestion, road accidents, and road maintenance costs.
- Reduction in the rates of road accidents can be expected by saving lives and an estimated AED 22Bn over the next 50 years.
- AED 23 Bn wider economic benefits, such as land value increase and tourism benefits.
The value of travel time saved due to reduced road delays is estimated to be equivalent to AED 11Bn over the next 50 years.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
Total 87 words used.
Etihad Rail has been given the mandate of developing and delivering the rail industry in UAE to accommodate the requirements of the UAE’s future transport needs which passengers and cargo goods will reach all parts of UAE and GCC. ER Leadership has established a clear strategy along with a roadmap to deliver in line with UAE National Vision 2021, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, UAE Centennial 2071, international standards, best practices & benchmarks to exceed stakeholders’ expectations (picture 1). Achievement with international benchmark on the supported document.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
Total 20 words used.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_MPUEp3wv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXGrZI0jSZu/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMST5b7JSOy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMRn9BEhaPF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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