RITES & Etihad Rail sign MoU for rail infra works in UAE

RITES Ltd., a prime transport infrastructure consultancy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network. The MoU aims to explore cooperation and synergise strengths in developing railways and related infrastructure services in the UAE and wider region. The partnership will leverage the strengths of both entities to explore collaborative opportunities for supply/leasing of rolling stock, consultancy and project management for railway projects, services such as repairing of rolling stock and operation & maintenance of railway infrastructure. The MoU also includes a capacity analysis of rail corridors in the UAE and nearby geographies, and exploration of advanced IT solutions for train operations & passenger management and technical inputs on maintenance practices. The partnership will also entail knowledge transfer, expertise sharing, and workforce development with comprehensive training programmes and employee-exchange initiatives.