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  "id": 10636060,
  "title": "First look inside Dubai's new Etihad Rail station on track to transform public transport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/first-look-inside-dubais-new-etihad-rail-station-on-track-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:25:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/29/first-look-inside-dubais-new-etihad-rail-station-on-track-to-transform-public-transport/"
  },
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  "account": "Dubai Al Yalayis Station, located adjacent to Jumeirah Golf Estates, marked its grand opening on Wednesday as the inaugural stop on the expanding Etihad Rail network. The station, which is the culmination of a three-month journey since the launch of the UAE's inaugural passenger line between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, is poised to become a crucial commuter route connecting Dubai to Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.\n\nAn Etihad Rail train carrying media representatives made its way from Abu Dhabi to the Dubai station just before 10am on Tuesday, providing a sneak peek into the future transport hub. From Wednesday onwards, the station will serve as the gateway for thousands of travelers, encouraging the use of public transport to reduce environmental impact and alleviate traffic congestion.\n\nUpon entering the expansive station, passengers are greeted by a comprehensive rail map displaying both current and future stops, spanning from Fujairah in the east to Abu Dhabi in the west and extending into the Al Dhafra desert region. Ticket counters, electronic information screens, and spacious seating areas cater to the needs of the arriving passengers. Two platform waiting areas, complete with directional signage, guide travelers through the station and onto the waiting trains.\n\nRetail outlets, including WHSmith, Starbucks, and Lulu, have been incorporated into the station's terminal, alongside plans to introduce a McDonald's outlet in the near future. The station boasts direct access to the existing Dubai Metro Red Line via a 400-meter-long elevated pedestrian walkway, with the potential to become an interchange when the Gold Metro Line opens in 2032.\n\nThe Dubai-Abu Dhabi service connects Al Yalayis Station with Mohamed Bin Zayed Station in Abu Dhabi, with tickets priced at Dh39 ($10.60) for comfort class and Dh109 ($29.50) for premium class. The journey is expected to take approximately 64 minutes. A total of four trains are scheduled to operate between the two cities, offering services in both directions.\n\nOn the opening day, September 30, two morning departures were available: 6:14am and 7:14am, with afternoon trains departing at 1:14pm and 5:14pm. The final train to Abu Dhabi departed at 6:14pm. Additionally, the station connects Dubai to Fujairah, with one train running from Fujairah's Madinat Al Hilal Station at 11:54am, arriving in Dubai at 1:04pm, and an outbound service departing Dubai at 1:57pm, arriving in Fujairah at 3:07pm.",
  "summary": "Etihad Rail on Tuesday offered a first glimpse inside Dubai's landmark train station before it swings open its doors to the public on Wednesday. Dubai Al Yalayis Station, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates , is the emirate's first stop on an expanding national rail network that is rapidly taking shape. Three months on from the historic launch of the UAE's first passenger line between Abu Dhabi and…",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/etihad-rail-dubai-abu-dhabi-fares-stations-and-what-to-know-before",
        "published": "2026-09-25T12:22:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "UAE petrol prices, Dubai rents, Etihad Rail launch: 10 stories you missed this week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uae-petrol-prices-dubai-rents-etihad-rail-launch-10-stories-you",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:17:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Small town, big dreams: How Etihad Rail will put Sharjah's Al Dhaid on the map",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/small-town-big-dreams-how-etihad-rail-will-put-sharjahs-al-dhaid-on",
        "published": "2026-09-27T02:00:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Construction Week Online",
        "title": "Etihad Rail reveals Dubai-Abu Dhabi train timings ahead of September 30 launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/etihad-rail-reveals-dubai-abu-dhabi-train-timings-ahead-of-september",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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