Etihad Rail confirms variable pricing as some tickets increase by up to Dh69

Etihad Rail has announced variable pricing for some of its train routes due to high demand since the launch of passenger services on June 30. Ticket prices have increased by up to Dh69 on certain services, depending on factors such as departure time, day of the week, and ticket class. Initially, fares for the Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route were Dh55 for Comfort class and Dh109 for Premium class.

For the Abu Dhabi to Dubai route, tickets were Dh39 for Comfort class and Dh109 for Premium class when it opened on September 30. Now, Comfort class tickets on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai line range from Dh39 to Dh59, while Premium class tickets range from Dh109 to Dh149. Train travel between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah now costs Dh55 to Dh79 in Comfort class and Dh120 to Dh189 in Premium class.

Etihad Rail attributes the pricing fluctuations to various factors including travel time, date, ticket class, and booking time. The operator explains that ticket categories are designed to cater to diverse passenger needs such as daily commutes, business trips, family visits, or weekend getaways. Several popular routes, including Abu Dhabi-Dubai and Abu Dhabi-Fujairah, are reportedly already sold out in advance.

Etihad Rail has added 2,000 tickets across six extra train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai following strong early demand. More expansion is expected with new stations in the Al Dhafra region opening on November 30 and December 30, and the University City Station in Sharjah scheduled to open on March 30, expanding the network's reach across the Northern Emirates.