What if you could travel from Mumbai to Dubai in just two hours, that too in a train? Yes, that may be possible soon with the launch of an underwater train by the UAE. The project by UAE’s National Advisor Bureau Limited will not only make travelling between the two countries faster, but will also make it more convenient and easier.
India-Dubai Underwater Train: Boost Tourism, Make Travelling Economical
The India-UAE underwater train once launched, will reduce the travel time by over one hour. Normally, it takes 3 to 3.5 hours to travel from Mumbai to Dubai by flight. The train will use the latest technology, like the Hyperloop system, enabling the passengers to travel faster.
This step will also reduce the travelling cost, reducing the economic burden on pockets of people. The cost of tickets is yet to be disclosed.
It will also make it more convenient to travel as compared to flights.
The distance between India and Dubai is nearly 2,000 kilometres. The underwater train will open an alternate option for travellers, who now only get to travel via flight. The project will boost tourism.
Mumbai-Dubai Train To Strengthen Trade Relations
The Mumbai-Dubai underwater train will not only be used for passengers to commute, according to a report by the Times of India, the train also plans to transport goods, including crude oil and water, boosting the trade relations between India and Dubai.
India-Dubai Underwater Train: When Will It Be Launched?
While the dates related to the proposed underwater rail link are yet to be finalised, the countries are already in talks about the implementation of the train.