Etihad Rail signs MoU with CWM-Abu Dhabi

Etihad Rail, the master developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network on Monday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi (CWM). The agreement will see CWM use the Etihad Rail network as a vital component in its future sustainable waste transport system, integrating the network into its plans to convert waste into energy and using Etihad Rail’s custom-made rail concepts to centralise its services and facilities. The use of rail in waste management systems is a strategic part of the infrastructure of many major cities worldwide. The MoU, which was signed by Dr Nasser Saif Al Mansoori, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Mohamed Rashid Al Hameli, General Manager of the Centre of Waste Management of Abu Dhabi, demonstrates the commitment of both CWM and Etihad Rail to implement the UAE government’s vision to build a greener and more sustainable future. The use of the Etihad Rail network will drastically reduce CWM’s transport requirements by trucks, thereby lowering carbon emissions. Rail also offers a more cost-effective transport solution. Etihad Rail’s customised services for CWM will further provide a safer and more efficient mode of transport. From Gulf Today