Etihad Rail Dubai–Abu Dhabi service begins: Train journey officially starts
Etihad Rail’s first passengers receive special commemorative gifts Passengers on Etihad Rail’s inaugural Dubai–Abu Dhabi service receive commemorative coins and personalised luggage tags marking the historic journey. A historic journey deserves a special souvenir. Passengers travelling on Etihad Rail’s inaugural Dubai–Abu Dhabi service have received commemorative gifts to mark the milestone. The…
Etihad Rail's inaugural service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi began operations on September 30, 2026, with passengers boarding at Al Yalayis Station in Dubai. The first train departed at 6:14am, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 7:18am. The journey marked a historic milestone, with passengers receiving commemorative coins and personalized luggage tags as souvenirs.
Among the early travelers were a Czech student, Patrik Ondricek, and his grandmother, who saw the railway as a potential game-changer for inter-emirate travel. Dubai resident Toby Joseph and his colleagues also took time off work to experience the inaugural service, emphasizing its significance for the UAE. As the event unfolded, live music and excitement filled Al Yalayis Station, with crowds eagerly awaiting the first train.
Parking at the station cost Dh5 per hour, with discounts available for longer stays. Tickets for the inaugural service sold out quickly, with only a few Premium seats remaining for later departures.
Written by urgent.news from Gulf News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
