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Etihad Rail

Latest news and announcements for the UAE's major nationwide railway project for passengers and freight

Etihad Rail remains in high demand, with passengers booking tickets an average of 12 days in advance. Victor Besa / The National

06:28

Etihad Rail sells more than 70,000 tickets since launch

UAEAugust 03, 2026

The first Etihad Rail passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

One month of Etihad Rail: How project has put UAE on track for transformation

UAEJuly 31, 2026

Two new bus routes will connect to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Rail station. Photo: Victor Besa / The National

00:18

Abu Dhabi launches two direct bus routes to capital's Etihad Rail station

UAEJuly 24, 2026

Argentina's Lionel Messi with the runners-up medal at the end of the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Reuters

Lionel Messi should not hang up his boots just yet

FeedbackJuly 24, 2026

Liwa Dates Festival and other attractions will be more accessible thanks to the train station linking Liwa Oasis to the rest of the UAE. AFP

Things to do in Liwa Oasis as Etihad Rail brings forward station opening date

Things to doJuly 23, 2026

Fines include unauthorised commercial photography and filming in trains and at stations. EPA

06:28

Etihad Rail fines set between Dh100 and Dh10,000 for breaking rules

UAEJuly 07, 2026

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, boards the passenger train from Mohamed bin Zayed City Station to Fujairah. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

00:40

Etihad Rail passenger service is 'investment in UAE's future'

UAEJuly 03, 2026

Peter Hellyer believed that preserving the UAE’s cultural legacy was both a national and civic responsibility. Sammy Dallal for The National

Peter Hellyer: A life dedicated to the history and heritage of the UAE

FeedbackJuly 03, 2026

Hamad Mansour Albloushi took Etihad Rail's first passenger train from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Photo: Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail's first passenger says it was 'privilege I'll never forget'

UAEJune 30, 2026

A selection of books for Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route, from Arab novellas and European classics to essays, short stories and contemporary non-fiction

Train reads: 11 compact books to take on short journeys

BooksJune 30, 2026

Etihad Rail will allow pets on board passenger trains but they need to be booked on. The National

Etihad Rail to allow pets on board but bans bicycles and e-scooters

LifestyleJune 29, 2026

The first train sets off from Fujairah on its way to Abu Dhabi at 5.34am. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail: How landmark passenger service will transform UAE travel

UAEJune 29, 2026

The inauguration of Etihad Rail's passenger service will be a remarkable achievement that reflects innovation, partnership and the continued growth and progress of the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail’s passenger service will be a huge milestone for the UAE

FeedbackJune 26, 2026

The Etihad Rail station in Mohamed bin Zayed City will open on June 30. Victor Besa / The National

00:36

First look: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Rail station offers a seamless travel experience

UAEJune 25, 2026

The first passenger service will take travellers from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City station to the Fujairah station in Al Hilal City next week. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE passenger rail has arrived right on time

EditorialJune 25, 2026

The Etihad Rail station in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Etihad Rail: Fujairah tourism and hospitality sectors anticipate boost from launch

UAEJune 25, 2026

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