{
  "id": 11434035,
  "title": "Etihad Rail adds 6 extra Dubai-Abu Dhabi trains after surge in demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-adds-6-extra-dubai-abu-dhabi-trains-after-surge-in-demand",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:46:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-adds-extra-dubai-abu-dhabi-trains-after-high-demand-1.500696172"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Etihad Rail has introduced six additional train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for travelling by rail. Over 1,000 additional seats have been released across three new services on Saturday, October 3, with a further 1,000 seats across three new services on Sunday, October 4. Get updated faster and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-how-to-reach-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-stations-without-a-car",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:42:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Etihad Rail stages laser displays across three stations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-stages-laser-displays-across-three-stations",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:19:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}