Etihad Rail passenger service: First look at the Abu Dhabi-Dubai journey ahead of tomorrow's launch
First look inside Etihad Rail’s Dubai station ahead of tomorrow’s launch First look inside Etihad Rail’s Dubai station ahead of tomorrow’s launch https://t.co/yZf77nDwmS pic.twitter.com/ibXxFbQpwB — Gulf News (@gulf_news) September 29, 2026 The countdown is almost over! We are at Etihad Rail’s Al Yalayis Station in Dubai for an exclusive media preview, just one day before passenger services…
Dubai is set to launch its first passenger train service tomorrow, connecting the emirate with both Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Operated by Etihad Rail Mobility, the new service will cut travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to just 64 minutes, and between Dubai and Fujairah to 70 minutes. This marks a significant expansion of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) passenger rail network.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, stated that integrating Dubai into the national rail network will enhance the city's transport infrastructure, improve accessibility, and support its future growth and development.
The Dubai station, inaugurated on Monday, will serve as a gateway to Abu Dhabi and other parts of the country. It is connected to the Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro station via a pedestrian bridge, facilitating easy transfers between Etihad Rail services and the Dubai Metro.
Ticket bookings for the Dubai-Abu Dhabi and Dubai-Fujairah routes are now open. Fares for the Dubai-Abu Dhabi route start at AED 39 for Comfort Class and AED 109 for Premium Class. The Dubai-Fujairah route has a starting fare of AED 29 for Comfort Class and AED 89 for Premium Class.
The train fleet comprises 13 trains, each capable of carrying up to 400 passengers. The trains will operate at speeds of up to 200 kmph. For the Dubai-Abu Dhabi service, five trains will run daily, with departures from Dubai at 6:14 am, 7:14 am, 1:14 pm, 5:14 pm, and 6:14 pm. Arrivals in Abu Dhabi will follow at 7:18 am, 8:18 am, 2:18 pm, 6:18 pm, and 7:18 pm, respectively.
On the Abu Dhabi-Dubai route, five trains will operate initially, with departures from Abu Dhabi at 6:43 am, 7:43 am, 12:43 pm, 4:43 pm, and 5:43 pm, respectively. Arrivals in Dubai will be at 7:47 am, 8:47 am, 1:47 pm, 5:47 pm, and 6:47 pm.
On the Dubai-Fujairah route, one train will initially operate in each direction. It will depart from Dubai at 1:57 pm, arriving in Fujairah at 3:07 pm, and from Fujairah at 11:54 am, arriving in Dubai at 1:04 pm.
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