The United Arab Emirates inaugurated its first national passenger rail transport network with the maiden voyage on a train from Etihad Rail, the country’s state - owned railway company.
The project will connect 900 kilometres of tracks and strengthen sustainability mobility with new routes between the country’s main cities, and the debut of this major operation was connecting Fujairah, the bustling capital of the Emirate of Fujairah, the seventh - largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman with Abu Dhabi, the vibrant capital of the country, sits off the mainland on an island in the Arabian Gulf.
The inaugural route linked the two cities on a journey of approximately 250 kilometres, marking the beginning of a new stage for the national railway network, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The commissioning of the service represents a milestone in the development of the national transport infrastructure and on the opening day, six services were scheduled and, according to Etihad Rail, more than 10.000 tickets had already been sold before the start of operations.
The trains offer air conditioning, Wi - Fi, charging sockets, footrest, storage space, and assigned seats and passengers can even order food during the journey. In addition, they have a Premium Class, which offers great comfort and additional services.
Currently, Etihad Rail’s fleet consists of 13 trains. Each train can carry around 400 passengers and reaches speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour.
The network will continue to expand from September, when the service will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah. Subsequently, stations will be added in the Al Dhafra region in the western part of the United Arab Emirates before the end of 2026 and in Sharjah, a major port city and the third most populous centre in the UAE, part of the Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman metropolitan area in March 2027.
Once the project is completed, the national railway network will reach an extension of 900 kilometres. The initiative is part of the UAE’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote a more sustainable transport system.
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