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UAE rail revolution: Nation’s first passenger train network launching in 2026, know how it will impact travellers |

January 29, 2026 5 Min Read
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The United Arab Emirates is all set for a rail revolution in 2026 which goes to remodel the nation’s journey panorama. The launch of UAE’s first totally built-in nationwide passenger rail service stays one of many much-awaited occasions. This milestone will reshape tourism and connectivity throughout the seven emirates, that are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The historic undertaking is spearheaded by Etihad Rail.A brand new period of prepare travelEtihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s nationwide rail community, has formally introduced plans to inaugurate passenger rail providers in phases throughout 2026. This initiative builds on years of planning and development. It represents the UAE’s future imaginative and prescient. The community is designed to cowl roughly 900 km of observe, stretching from Al Sila near the Saudi Arabian border within the west to the jap emirate of Fujairah. Stations and RoutesWith passenger providers set to launch subsequent 12 months, Etihad Rail has revealed the complete record of 11 stations:Abu DhabiDubaiSharjahFujairahAl Sila’Al DhannahAl MirfaMadinat ZayedMezaira’aAl FayaAl DhaidIn its first part, passenger rail providers will join Mohammed Bin Zayed Metropolis in Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, College Metropolis in Sharjah, and the Al Hilal space in Fujairah. Etihad Rail’s stations, in contrast to conventional rails, are designed for connectivity with regional transport networks. It should change the way in which individuals journey inside the town. Velocity and AmenitiesAs per official replace, every prepare can carry as much as 400 passengers. A number of the distinguished options of the trains are that every function has ergonomic seating, trendy interiors, Wi-Fi, and energy retailers. The service will function on a schedule and can permit travellers dependable alternate options to street journeys. The community may also scale back journey time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai which is estimated to be round 57 minutes from two hours on street journey (minus peak visitors). A visit from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah is anticipated to take about 105 minutes.Impression on tourism The upcoming passenger rail service is anticipated to attach a number of emirates and tourism hotspots. With this, Etihad Rail is about to spice up home tourism and ease peak hour visitors on roads. Sustainable FutureThis is an ideal instance of how world cities are in search of alternate options to car-dependent journey. The UAE’s new passenger rail community represents a daring funding in sustainable infrastructure. With this, they purpose to cut back carbon emissions and promote power effectivity. The countdown has begun for the daybreak of a brand new period in UAE journey.On this observe, let’s take a look at 5 must-visit points of interest within the UAE.Burj Khalifa, Dubai: The guts of UAE, Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest constructing at 828 metres. There are different information hooked up to the tower, together with the very best occupied flooring in a tower, longest elevator journey distance, and the world’s highest outside statement deck, amongst others. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi: Your journey to Dubai can be thought of incomplete with no go to to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is counted among the many most lovely mosques on this planet. It is usually often known as a masterpiece of Islamic structure, housing the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet.Louvre Abu Dhabi: Then there’s Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. It’s the Arab world’s first common museum that includes a placing dome which creates a “rain of sunshine” impact. The entire constructing is a murals. Dubai Desert Safari (Arabian Desert): When in Dubai, you possibly can’t miss out on Dubai Desert Safari. It’s the easiest way to witness the UAE’s pure and uncooked facet past skyscrapers. Folks can take pleasure in dune bashing, camel rides, and keep in conventional Bedouin-style camps.Hajar Mountains & Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah: This place is a heaven for nature and journey lovers. Jebel Jais is the very best peak of the UAE and a landmark attraction. It’s set within the Hajar Mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.

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