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          Etihad Rail

          Latest news and announcements for the UAE's major nationwide railway project for passengers and freight

          DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 10: A general view from on board a Dubai Metro train near the Jumeriah Lakes Towers in Dubai on September 10, 2009. Ten metro stations on the Red Line officially opened to the public this morning. (Randi Sokoloff / The National) For News/Stock- Dubai Metro *** Local Caption *** RS034-091009-METRO.jpg

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          Etihad Rail's plans have been hailed as ambitious and transformative. Victor Besa / The National

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          An Etihad Rail train on display at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in 2022. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

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          Etihad Rail to offer 30-minute passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

          UAEJanuary 23, 2025
          Etihad Rail exhibits plans for the network at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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