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Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi tickets now on sale

New 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch

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Etihad rail Dubai station nearing completion. Photo: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

Etihad Rail launches new Fujairah-Abu Dhabi cargo link

New link lets businesses move cargo directly from Fujairah Terminals to Abu Dhabi’s ICAD

New service gives manufacturers and logistics firms a faster inland cargo gateway in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai’s Etihad Rail launch: What changes from Sept 30

The new Al Yalayis Station will connect Dubai with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah

Dubai joins UAE rail network as Al Yalayis links city to Abu Dhabi in 57 minutes

350km/h train to cut Dubai-Abu Dhabi trip to 30 minutes

Electrified 350km/h line to connect key Dubai hubs with Abu Dhabi in record time

A photograph shows an Etihad Rail train, the UAE's first passenger train, on its inaugural journey at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi on June 30, 2026. (Picture used for illustrative purposes).

Etihad, Etihad Rail explore air-rail travel across UAE

Airport shuttles and integrated bookings among initiatives being explored

Etihad and Etihad Rail ink pact. Pictured above are Azza AlSuwaidi, Chief Operating Officer, Etihad Rail and Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways.

Dubai to get four Etihad Rail stations, RTA reveals

RTA chief reveals one more conventional station apart from 2 stations for high-speed rail

Dubai Rail Network Plan 2032 Map by RTA shows the high-speed rail network in brown colour and the second interchange with Etihad Rail passenger Station in Meydan.

One month to go for Dubai’s Etihad Rail station

Dubai set to join UAE passenger rail network with 57-minute link to Abu Dhabi

Etihad rail Dubai station nearing completion. Photo: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

Etihad Rail unveils Emirati-inspired onboard menu

Onboard menu brings Emirati flavours and hospitality to Etihad Rail journeys

The Comfort and Premium class on Etihad Rail offerings include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a dedicated children’s menu

Dubai’s new Etihad Rail station gets official name

The passenger station near Jumeirah Golf Estates will open on September 30

Dubai’s Etihad Rail passenger station to be named ‘Al Yalayis Station’

Etihad Rail crosses 70,000 tickets sold in UAE

Advance bookings show trains becoming part of everyday UAE travel plans

Passengers are planning business trips, family travel and leisure journeys around train services.

When will Etihad Rail's next stations open?

The passenger network will eventually connect 11 cities across nearly 900km of track

A woman exits the locomotive while touring an Etihad Rail train, the UAE's first passenger train, on its inaugural journey at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi on June 30, 2026.

Inside the journey of an Etihad Rail train captain

He shares how years of training, commitment to safety prepared him for the role

Ibrahim Al Hammadi

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