Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded the Etihad Rail passenger practice on Saturday, August 2, for a take a look at journey from Dubai to Fujairah, providing a firsthand have a look at the progress of the UAE’s nationwide railway mission.
The rail community, which can join 11 cities and areas throughout the nation — from Al Sila within the west to Fujairah within the east — is anticipated to start passenger operations in 2026. Trains will journey at speeds of as much as 200 km/h and are projected to hold 36 million passengers yearly by 2030.
Mohammed bin Rashid boards Etihad Rail passenger practice for journey between Dubai and Fujairah forward of economic launch in 2026. pic.twitter.com/p4GTZPetp9
— Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) August 2, 2025
In a submit shared on his X account, Sheikh Mohammed stated, “We travelled from Dubai to Fujairah on the Etihad Rail passenger practice. The practice will hyperlink 11 cities throughout the UAE. I’m pleased with our nationwide initiatives and pleased with a nation that continues to construct its future day by day.”
“I’m pleased with our nationwide initiatives. I’m pleased with the Etihad Rail crew led by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed. And I’m pleased with a nation that by no means stops working — one which provides a brand new brick to its future infrastructure each single day,” he added.
Throughout a visit from Dubai for Fujairah, the Federation practice for passengers .. The practice will hyperlink 11 cities and a area within the nation from items for Fujairah … at a pace of 200 km/hour. It should contribute to the transportation of 36 million passengers by 2030 .. It should begin subsequent yr, God prepared.
We’re pleased with our nationwide initiatives … and pleased with the union practice crew that … pic.twitter.com/5u1domxbxs
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 2, 2025
In response to Etihad Rail, the journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will take simply 57 minutes, whereas the route from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah can be accomplished in roughly 105 minutes.
The nationwide rail mission, a part of the Dirham 50 billion UAE Railways Programme, can be anticipated to generate Dh 200 billion in financial advantages over the subsequent 50 years, together with financial savings in transport prices, diminished highway upkeep, and decrease carbon emissions.
