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Etihad Rail to launch UAE passenger service in 2026

October 1, 2025 2 Min Read
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Enhancing connectivity and security

The railway will strengthen connections between cities and communities throughout the UAE, assembly passenger expectations in accordance with high worldwide requirements. The community will characteristic routes absolutely separated from street site visitors, eliminating dangers of collision and making certain greater security ranges.

Strategic partnerships for seamless journey

Azza Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of Etihad Rail Passenger Companies, instructed Emirates Information Company (WAM) through the World Rail 2025 exhibition and convention in Abu Dhabi that the corporate is constructing strategic partnerships to offer easy and related journeys. These embrace first- and last-mile options in collaboration with municipalities, native transport suppliers, and digital platforms.

Deal with passenger expertise and expertise

Etihad Rail goals to ship a world-class journey expertise that emphasizes consolation, affordability, and reliability. A “digital tickets first” mannequin is being adopted, and stations are being deliberate to supply accessibility and comfort throughout all demographics.

Every prepare may have capability for 400 passengers, with devoted areas for work, rest, and studying, supporting various wants throughout journey.

Quick, environment friendly journey throughout the Emirates

Journey instances are anticipated to be aggressive with street and air transport:

Abu Dhabi to Dubai: 57 minutes

Abu Dhabi to Fujairah: 105 minutes

Abu Dhabi to Ruwais: 70 minutes

The passenger rail line will join 11 key cities and areas, together with Al Sila, Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Fujairah.

Excessive-speed rail: half-hour between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Al Suwaidi additionally highlighted the high-speed rail undertaking, which is able to join Abu Dhabi and Dubai in simply half-hour at speeds of as much as 350 km/h. This phase will probably be a key driver of financial influence, anticipated to contribute roughly AED 145 billion to the UAE’s GDP over the following 50 years.

See also  Dubai Joins Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in Etihad Rail’s 2026 Launch—How This High-Speed Service Will Transform Travel Across the UAE!

Dedication to 2026 launch

Etihad Rail stays dedicated to launching the passenger companies on schedule by 2026, with high quality, security, and reliability guiding all phases of improvement and implementation.

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