Etihad Rail has launched its first passenger service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the development of the UAE’s national railway network.<\/p>
The inaugural passenger train departed from Al Yalayis Station in Dubai at 6:14 a.m. and arrived at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi at 7:18 a.m., completing the journey in just over an hour.<\/p>
The return service departed from Abu Dhabi at 7:43 a.m. and arrived back in Dubai at 8:47 a.m.<\/p>
The new passenger service provides an additional transport option between the two emirates and is expected to offer passengers a convenient alternative for traveling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.<\/p>
The launch marks an important stage in the UAE’s National Railway Program, which aims to connect the country’s emirates through an integrated national railway network.<\/p>
The passenger service comes five years after the UAE announced its National Railway Program as part of the country’s Projects of the Fifty initiatives in 2021.<\/p>
The launch represents the transition of the UAE’s national rail project from infrastructure development to passenger operations, creating a new option for inter-emirate travel.<\/p>
With the first passenger journey successfully completed, Etihad Rail is moving into a new phase in the development of rail transport in the UAE, supporting connectivity between the emirates and expanding public transportation options for residents and visitors.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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