Abu Dhabi: UAE’s inter-city transit project, the Etihad Rail, on Monday announced the launch of the UAE’s first passenger train routes under the National Railway Network, marking a major step in the country’s public transport development.
The initial routes will connect Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed City with Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates station and extend eastwards to Fujairah’s Al Hilal City station. The new service will offer passengers a reliable and comfortable travel option between emirates.
The Etihad Rail project, set to connect 11 cities and key hubs across the UAE, will begin initial operations later this year.
The first phase links Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, forming a spine connecting the country’s main commercial centres with the east coast. Passenger services are expected to start soon, with additional routes and stations to follow. More
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