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Etihad Rail AL GHARBIAH 2030 WORKSHOP 26 February 2013

Etihad Rail AL GHARBIAH 2030 WORKSHOP 26 February 2013. “…We have to diversify our economic resources and build projects that ensure that the people of the UAE can enjoy a dignified and stable life.” His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

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Etihad Rail AL GHARBIAH 2030 WORKSHOP 26 February 2013

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  1. Etihad Rail AL GHARBIAH 2030 WORKSHOP 26 February 2013

  2. “…We have to diversify our economic resources and build projects that ensure that the people of the UAE can enjoy a dignified and stable life.” His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

  3. UAE Vision 2021 and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 focus on building a knowledge-based, diverse and resilient economy led by talented UAE Nationals and driven by world-class infrastructure projects. • UAE is ranked first in the region and eighth in the world for quality of infrastructure. Introduction

  4. Etihad Rail – the Global Perspective The UAE’s railway network will capitalize on the UAE’s strategic location, bridging trade gaps between East and West by linking to the country’s ports and borders. The scale of this national project will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for logistics and transportation.

  5. UAE Economic Visions Key economic projects (Selection) • UAE Vision 2021 sets the key themes of socio-economic developmentof the UAE. Specifically, the charter calls for a shift to a diversified and knowledge-based economy • Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 forms a roadmap for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi • Targets an increase of the GDP contribution from non-oil sectors to above 60% by 2030 • Twelve strategic industry sectors identified, including Transportation & Logistics Etihad Rail Saadiyat Island DP World Terminal 3 AUH Airport Expansion ENEC Nuclear Plant CMAG Chemicals City Source: Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 The UAE - A Diversifying Economy Etihad Rail is in line with the objective for further diversification of the UAE’s economy as set by the UAE Vision 2021 and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

  6. Established in 2009 to manage the development and operation of the UAE national railway that will link to the wider GCC rail network Etihad Rail

  7. GCC railway landscape Remarks Part of the GCC railway network Etihad Rail is a central part of the envisaged GCC railway network. Further rail projects in the region also drive the development of the railway industry in the Middle East. Total value of rail projects in the region is estimated to be USD 79bn Joint project for develop-ment of USD 30bn GCC railway network Coordination committee for GCC railway project established • Harmonisation of technical standards • Construction schedule synchronisation • Operational planning • Bilateral access regime • Customs & immigration

  8. 2018 2017 2013 Under Construction Stage 1 2014 Stage 2 Stage 3 Key Facts and Network Phasing Key Facts 1200 km in length Mainly double track More than 10 tunnels and around 300 structures Design speed: • up to 120 km/h (freight) • up to 200 km/h (passenger) Designed and built to mix of standards (AREMA / AAR, UIC) Diesel traction with option to electrify

  9. The railway will connect the UAE to the GCC, resulting in growth in trade and sustained social development • The region will see several economic, social and environmental benefits and the increase in new job opportunities, industrial diversification and more Project Benefits - 1

  10. Based on forecasted traffic volumes, the railway will reduce • greenhouse gases by more than 2.2 • million tons annually – the equivalent • of removing 375,000 vehicles off the • roads or planting 52 million trees • The railway will provide access to ports on the Arabian and Red Seas via the GCC mainline network • Build strategic economic resilience in the face of potential disruption to supply lines Project Benefits - 2

  11. 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Activities Stages 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Stage I Design Construction Rolling-Stock Ruwais – Habshan Habshan – Shah Operation Stage II Design Construction Rolling-Stock Operation Stage III Design Construction Rolling-Stock Operation Project Timeline

  12. Preliminary Engineering • Engineering services contracted • Stages 1 & 2 complete, PE for Stage 3 ongoing • Project Management Consultant • International consortium contracted • PMC staff fully mobilized and on site • Design and Build contract • Contract awarded in October 2011 • Construction now well underway • Independent Safety Assessor • ISA contract awarded to Lloyd’s Register • Safety consulting services by Good Harbour • Rolling Stock • Seven EMD SD70 locomotives procured • 240 covered hoppers supplied by CSR • Information Technology • SAP system and implementation support contracted • Document management system in place Project Status All key contracts have been put in place and the implementation of the Etihad Rail project is now well under way

  13. Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsalconsortium construction work underway in 22 locations • Delivery of seven locomotives from Electro Motive Diesel in Q1 2013 • Delivery of 240 covered hopper wagons in Dec 2012 • Sleeper factory under operation from Aug 2012 with a capacity of 600,000 sleepers annually • Expected start of operation for first phase of Stage 1 (Habshan-Ruwais) by end of 2013 • Expected start of operation for phase 2 of Stage 1 (Shah-Habshan) by end of 2014 Stage 1

  14. 22 million cubic metres of earthworks • Construction of 13 bridges and 106 concrete structures underway • Import of 43,900 tonnes of steel rails, 202,000 metric tonnes of ballast & 152,400 sleepers • Construction of two real size sand breaker models & dedicated thermometers Stage 1

  15. Stage 2: Completing the rail network in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and linking it to Dubai and the Saudi and Omani borders • Engineering designs for Stage 2 are complete • Tendering process underway • Stage 3: Extending the rail network to the Northern Emirates • Etihad Rail is working closely with each of the emirates involved to define and safeguard the route. Preliminary engineering is well underway. Stages 2 and 3

  16. Etihad Rail has signed a number of agreements and MoUs with customers benefitting from the railway in Stage 2 Partners & Customers

  17. Passenger Rail Fast and safe mode of transport within the UAE and across the GCC Modern multi-class train Passenger stations with facilities and services

  18. Website • News and Updates • New Website is now live, containing: • The link for all communication with Etihad Rail with respect to contracting and procurement opportunities • Details of current and future tendering opportunities • Instructions on how to make an unsolicited expression of interest • www.etihadrail.ae

  19. Thank You www.etihadrail.ae

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