{
  "id": 10636211,
  "title": "Etihad Rail passenger train completes Abu Dhabi-Dubai journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/etihad-rail-passenger-train-completes-abu-dhabi-dubai-journey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:28:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-passenger-train-completes-abu-dhabi-dubai-journey-1.500691485"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, traveled from Abu Dhabi to Dubai aboard an Etihad Rail train on Monday, marking the official launch of the national passenger rail network. Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attended the inauguration of the Etihad Rail station in Dubai. The inauguration occurred ahead of the commencement of services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah on September 30, 2026. Etihad Rail Chairman, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, shared his train ticket on Snapchat, showcasing a journey between the two emirates. The ticket indicated a Comfort option, with prices starting at Dh39. Passengers can book their journey through the Etihad Rail website, application, or ticket vending machines at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station, the starting point of the Abu Dhabi-Dubai train. Comfort Class features standard seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, power sockets, and USB charging ports.",
  "summary": "UAE President attends the inauguration of the Etihad Rail station in Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of Etihad Rail, inaugurated the Etihad Rail station in…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Dubai’s first Etihad Rail passenger train starts tomorrow, connects Abu Dhabi, Fujairah – Check fare, timings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dubais-first-etihad-rail-passenger-train-starts-tomorrow-connects-abu",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:51:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}