Overview
- Seven newly named stations—Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezairaa, Al Faya and Al Dhaid—join four previously announced stops to complete the 11-location network.
- Passenger services are scheduled to start in 2026 with openings in phases, and the company has not provided a specific launch date.
- Ten of 13 passenger trains are on-site and certified to international safety and quality standards, with each train accommodating up to 400 passengers.
- The confirmed earlier stations are Mohammed Bin Zayed City (Abu Dhabi), Jumeirah Golf Estates (Dubai), University City (Sharjah) and the Al Hilal area (Fujairah).
- Etihad Rail says the system will integrate with other transport modes and support connectivity, tourism and sustainability; reported projections cite speeds up to 200 km/h and ~50-minute Dubai–Abu Dhabi and Dubai–Fujairah trips, while ticketing and pricing are yet to be announced and are expected to be managed by Dubai’s RTA.