Overview
- The Fujairah station, visited by the emirate’s rulers and Etihad Rail’s chairman on Tuesday, is the first passenger hub finished on the national network.
- Etihad Rail says passenger service will start in phases in 2026, with the opening leg linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai and extending to Fujairah as final timetables are set.
- Operational readiness has advanced with a Keolis joint venture to run services and 10 of 13 trains in the UAE tested and certified to international safety standards.
- Estimated journeys include about 57–60 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and roughly 90–100 minutes to Fujairah, with stations featuring ticket machines and even robot guides.
- Local businesses expect the link to draw tourists and commuters to Fujairah, which could spur new mixed-use districts and stronger bus and taxi connections around the station.