Dubai’s first Etihad Rail passenger train service reportedly began on Wednesday, connecting it to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
What the passengers said
But it was worth it. It felt good to be part of history being made,” the report quoted Mehreen as saying. Getting to the station was really smooth. If getting to my office is just as smooth, I might just take the train every day. It would save me so much time and effort.”
The first Etihad Rail passenger train departed the newly-inaugurated Al Yalayis Station in Dubai at 6:14 am and arrived in Abu Dhabi at 7:18 am, according to a Gulf News report, completing the journey in 1 hour and two minutes. The return service also took approximately the same time, departed at 7:43 am and reached Dubai at 8:47 am, it added. Etihad Rail will be operating 10 daily passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and six between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, according to news reports. The trains can travel at speeds of up to 200 kmph and carry up to 400 passengers, Gulf News reported.
“It takes me about 1.5 hours to get to Abu Dhabi and 2.5 hours to drive back due to a lot of traffic towards Sharjah,” he said. He added, “I am exploring the train, according to the report.
“We had to wake up earlier than when we have to for school. Two siblings, Mehreen and Zayaan, skipped school on Wednesday to take a trip on the first Etihad Rail early in the morning, according to Khaleej Times. Furthermore, Indian expat Abhishek, who works in Abu Dhabi, usually drives between the two emirates, but on Wednesday he took the morning train, Khaleej Times reported.
The next phase, between Zayed City and Liwa stations, is expected to commence on November 30, followed by the remaining Al Dhafra stations set to open on December 30, 2026. The Sharjah Station will open next year on March 30, according to a statement on the Etihad Rail website. The Etihad Railways had earlier announced that the passenger services will commence in phases.
Fares differed depending on seat availability, journey type, and class of service, offered in Comfort and Premium. – Comfortable seating – Standard legroom – Universal power socket and USB charging – Complimentary Wi-Fi – Onboard food and beverage trolley service available for purchase – Wider seating with reclining function – Extra legroom – Universal power socket and USB charging – Complimentary Wi-Fi – Complimentary beverages and snacks To book a ticket, users can either visit the website or download the Etihad Rail mobile app. Enter the required details as asked. Complete the payment to confirm your booking.
Passenger ticket bookings were open for the Dubai-Abu Dhabi and Dubai-Fujairah routes across various time slots, according to the official website.
