Overview
- Passenger services are slated to start in 2026 across all seven emirates, with media reports placing the network at roughly 900 km and 11 stations.
- The first routes will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, with stations at Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Fujairah’s Sakamkam area nearing completion.
- Etihad Rail is developing station access through integration with public transport, taxis and ride-hailing via a new Yango partnership, alongside park-and-ride planning.
- Official visuals confirm the Abu Dhabi station’s location near Mussaffah opposite Dalma Mall, selected for proximity to communities and expected demand.
- Media reports cite a 13-train fleet with 10 said to have arrived and undergone safety testing and top speeds up to 200 km/h, while timetables, fares and booking details remain unannounced and openings are expected to phase in through 2026.