Etihad Rail confirms 2026 launch for UAE passenger service

Etihad Rail Announces Launch Date for UAE’s Train Service

The UAE is set to revolutionize its transportation infrastructure with the launch of Etihad Rail’s first nationwide passenger train service, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. This historic development marks the UAE’s first-ever passenger rail network, connecting major emirates and setting a new standard for regional travel. The initial routes will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, with plans to expand across all seven emirate…

Dubai to Abu Dhabi high-speed train to start next year

Linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai 30-minute journey Speeds up to 350 km/h Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national rail project, will start its first high-speed passenger service next year. The announcement was made during the visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler’s representative in Al Dhafra Region, the rail operator said in a post on social messaging platform X (formerly Twitter). The post did not specify which service will start. In January…

Etihad Rail confirms 2026 launch for UAE passenger service

Initial passenger stations are planned in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.

UAE's Etihad Rail eyes passenger service launch for 2026

The train is expected to reduce travel time between the two emirates to just 30 minutes The post UAE’s Etihad Rail eyes passenger service launch for 2026 appeared first on Gulf Business.