Etihad Rail stages laser displays across three stations
Etihad Rail is staging laser shows at passenger stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah on Friday night as it marks this week’s expansion of the UAE’s national passenger rail network. The displays are scheduled to run from 7pm on October 2 until 1am, illuminating the Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi, Al Yalayis station in Dubai and the passenger station at Al Hilal in […] The article…
Etihad Rail has added six new train services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi this weekend, due to a surge in demand for the popular rail service. The additional trains aim to accommodate the enthusiasm of customers eager to travel by rail. A total of 1,000 extra seats have been made available on Saturday, October 3, followed by another 1,000 seats on Sunday, October 4.
Passengers can now choose from three new departure times on each day: 12:14 from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, 13:43 from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, and 16:43 from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Tickets for these additional services went on sale today at 2pm UAE local time. The journey between the two emirates takes approximately 64 minutes and offers a convenient public transportation option.
Etihad Rail introduced its passenger service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi on September 30, connecting Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates with Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi. Ticket prices begin at Dh39 for Comfort Class and Dh109 for Premium Class, with potential variations depending on the chosen service. Booking tickets is possible through the Etihad Rail website (etihadrail.ae) or mobile app.
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi services are part of Etihad Rail's growing passenger network, which currently includes Al Dhaid in Sharjah and Fujairah. Plans are underway to expand the network further with additional stations.
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