Launch of Etihad Rail train station in Dubai - in pictures

  • Dubai's first Etihad Rail train service has been launched. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai's first Etihad Rail train service has been launched. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The opening of the station is a proud moment in the rise of the nation's rail network
    The opening of the station is a proud moment in the rise of the nation's rail network
  • A passenger prepares to board the train
    A passenger prepares to board the train
  • An Etihad Rail mascot greets travellers
    An Etihad Rail mascot greets travellers
  • A cultural performance during the opening ceremony
    A cultural performance during the opening ceremony
  • Passengers pick up their tickets for the momentous journey
    Passengers pick up their tickets for the momentous journey
  • The Dubai station is the third to open on the growing Etihad Rail passenger train network
    The Dubai station is the third to open on the growing Etihad Rail passenger train network
  • The line is set to transform the morning commute for many people in the city
    The line is set to transform the morning commute for many people in the city
  • A passenger buys a ticket
    A passenger buys a ticket
  • There are two platform waiting areas, with signs directing passengers through the station before boarding
    There are two platform waiting areas, with signs directing passengers through the station before boarding
  • The new station has direct access to the existing Dubai Metro Red Line
    The new station has direct access to the existing Dubai Metro Red Line
  • The train arrives from Abu Dhabi. Launch of train services at Etihad Rail Al Yalayis Station, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The train arrives from Abu Dhabi. Launch of train services at Etihad Rail Al Yalayis Station, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National