Etihad Rail stations throughout the UAE
In early 2025, Etihad Rail introduced the primary 4 primary passenger stations situated in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. On Thursday, the corporate revealed the remaining stations in Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezairaa, Al Faya and Al Dhaid.
These stations will probably be commissioned in phases because the passenger service rolls out.
Full checklist of Etihad Rail passenger stations
Mohammed Bin Zayed Metropolis, Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
College Metropolis, Sharjah
Al Hilal space, Fujairah
Al Sila
All of the Dhannah
Al Mirfa
Zayed
Mezaira
Al Faya
Al Daed
When will Etihad Rail passenger providers start?
Etihad Rail has reaffirmed that passenger operations will start in 2026, with security and repair high quality remaining the highest priorities because the community transitions from freight-only operations to passenger journey.
What has already been accomplished on the Etihad Rail community?
In 2023, Etihad Rail launched its expanded rail community protecting 900 kilometres, connecting all seven emirates from Ghuweifat on the Abu Dhabi–Saudi Arabia border to Fujairah on the east coast. Freight prepare operations are actually totally operational throughout the UAE.
The present railway community already hyperlinks main maritime ports and industrial zones, together with Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, the Port of Fujairah, the Industrial Metropolis of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Al Ruwais and Ghuweifat. This has considerably strengthened logistics connectivity and commerce capabilities throughout the nation.
UAE–Oman rail hyperlink: Hafeet Rail undertaking defined
In 2024, the UAE and Oman introduced the Hafeet Rail undertaking, which is able to join the 2 international locations by prepare. Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Funding Firm signed an settlement to start building of the cross-border railway.
The undertaking will span 303 kilometres, linking Sohar in Oman to Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi. It can join immediately with the UAE Nationwide Rail Community, enabling smoother passenger and freight motion between the 2 nations.
Etihad Rail journey occasions and prime speeds
The Etihad Rail passenger trains are designed to achieve speeds of as much as 200 km/h, lowering commute occasions by 30 to 40 per cent in comparison with present transport choices.
As soon as providers are operational, Etihad Rail has shared the next estimated journey durations for key routes:
Abu Dhabi to Dubai: 57 minutes
Abu Dhabi to Al Ruwais: 70 minutes
Abu Dhabi to Fujairah: 105 minutes
nol card to be accepted on Etihad Rail
In 2024, it was confirmed that passengers will be capable to use their nol playing cards when travelling on Etihad Rail. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Etihad Rail signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine ticket reserving and fare cost with the nol system.
The collaboration goals to supply a unified and user-friendly cost resolution for passengers travelling throughout the UAE by rail, permitting seamless connections between completely different modes of public transport.
