First Etihad Rail passenger trip - in pictures

  • Passengers board the Etihad Rail train after it arrives in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Passengers board the Etihad Rail train after it arrives in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The inaugural service left Fujairah and carried passengers across the UAE to Abu Dhabi
    The inaugural service left Fujairah and carried passengers across the UAE to Abu Dhabi
  • Passengers wait to scan their tickets before leaving the Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi
    Passengers wait to scan their tickets before leaving the Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi
  • The Mohamed bin Zayed City station is one of the first to open on the national network
    The Mohamed bin Zayed City station is one of the first to open on the national network
  • A young passenger is dressed for the occasion as he heads to the Etihad Rail passenger train
    A young passenger is dressed for the occasion as he heads to the Etihad Rail passenger train
  • Passengers onboard the train in Abu Dhabi
    Passengers onboard the train in Abu Dhabi
  • Travellers arrive at the Abu Dhabi station before embarking on one of the first passenger services
    Travellers arrive at the Abu Dhabi station before embarking on one of the first passenger services