Etihad Rail, the UAE’s nationwide railway operator, has revealed seven extra stations for its much-anticipated passenger service, because of launch in 2026. Spanning the east and west coasts and increasing inland to the sting of the Empty Quarter, the expanded community is ready to unlock new alternatives for tourism and spotlight the UAE’s numerous locations to a wider viewers.
The nation’s first passenger rail community will join main locations together with Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, with trains able to carrying as much as 400 passengers and reaching speeds of 200km/h. The newly confirmed stations – Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezaira’a, Al Faya and Al Dhaid – will turn into operational in phases, becoming a member of the beforehand introduced main hubs.
In keeping with Etihad Rail, 10 of the community’s 13 prepare units have already been delivered and examined. As soon as operational, journey occasions between Abu Dhabi and Dubai are anticipated to be simply 57 minutes.
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Etihad Rail Mobility deputy CEO Azza AlSuwaidi mentioned the passenger community would improve connectivity between the emirates, remodeling home journey for residents and guests by offering an alternative choice to driving or personal transfers for these wishing to discover a number of locations throughout the UAE.
It can additionally make rising tourism areas extra accessible, together with Fujairah on the east coast, with journey occasions from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah set to be round 105 minutes. From the west coast to the desert heartland and the east, the seven new stations will open up contemporary alternatives for journey and tourism throughout the nation.
