The ruling class loves a massive, expensive public relations photo opportunity. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak recently boarded the new Etihad Rail passenger train. He rode from Abu Dhabi directly to the Fujairah Station. He brought the Minister of Justice along for the highly publicized journey. The CEO of Etihad Rail personally greeted the VIPs on the platform.

Manufacturing National Pride

The state uses these massive infrastructure projects to manufacture cheap nationalistic pride. Sheikh Nahyan praised the train as a transformative milestone in the transport sector. He called it a strategic investment in the future of the nation. He claims the project elevates the quality of life for all citizens. The elite take a luxury train ride and declare absolute economic victory.

Ignoring the Commuters

The service currently operates six daily trips during its introductory phase. They offer premium classes designed to provide the highest levels of luxury. The project connects cities and supports commercial and tourism activity. However, the working class still struggles to afford basic daily transportation. The train expands, but the elite will always ride in the first-class cabins.

Governments build monuments to themselves. Expose the massive infrastructure machine at The WAU today.

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