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          Etihad Rail

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

          Paolo Barletta, chief executive of Arsenale Group, the Italian company building Etihad Rail's luxury train. Photo: Arsenale Group

          Etihad Rail's luxury train service to begin in 2028 'if all goes to plan'

          TravelOctober 31, 2025
          Etihad Rail is set to launch its passenger service in 2026. Photo: Wam

          Etihad Rail: Everything we know, from expanded routes to passenger line launch

          UAEOctober 11, 2025
          A Gulf-wide train service will not stop at each border, officials say. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          Crossing the Gulf by train to be 'as easy as taking a plane'

          GulfOctober 02, 2025
          Etihad Rail's freight network extends across the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE to expand Etihad Rail's freight capacity as business grows

          UAEOctober 01, 2025
          A rendering of the tram set for Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Transport Company

          Abu Dhabi tram to connect Yas Island landmarks to airport

          UAESeptember 30, 2025
          A model of an Etihad Rail passenger train at the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          'Top notch' Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch

          UAESeptember 30, 2025
          Etihad Rail's passenger service is due to be launched in 2026. Photo: Wam

          All eyes on Etihad Rail passenger service at Abu Dhabi conference

          UAESeptember 30, 2025
          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

          Dubai Metro turns 16: How trains transformed a city

          UAESeptember 09, 2025
          Experts say that Etihad Rail passenger services will bring many benefits to Sharjah. Wam

          How Etihad Rail is expected to transform Sharjah

          UAEAugust 27, 2025
          Etihad Rail's passenger network is expected to be launched next year. Wam

          UAE's east coast set for tourism boom from Etihad Rail's passenger service

          UAEAugust 06, 2025
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, takes a test ride on Etihad Rail's passenger service from Dubai to Fujairah. @HHShkMohd / X

          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid trials train from Dubai to Fujairah

          August 02, 2025
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Etihad Passenger Train from Dubai to Fujairah. @HHShkMohd / X

          Sheikh Mohammed trials new train from Dubai to Fujairah

          UAEAugust 02, 2025
          Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority has announced road closures due to Etihad Rail construction work. Photo

          Sharjah road closures in place for two months due to Etihad Rail work

          UAEJuly 02, 2025
          Experts have warned what will be needed to get people to leave the car behind and take more public transport. Victor Besa / The National

          Etihad Rail passenger service set for 2026, but will drivers ditch their cars?

          UAEMay 20, 2025
          New Etihad Rail passenger trains will soon be passing through the country. Victor Besa / The National

          Etihad Rail passenger service set to launch in 2026

          UAEMay 15, 2025
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          Etihad Rail features on UAE’s new Dh100 banknote

          UAEMarch 24, 2025
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