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Etihad Rail

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

Fines include unauthorised commercial photography and filming in trains and at stations. EPA

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Etihad Rail fines set between Dh100 and Dh10,000 for breaking rules

UAEJuly 07, 2026

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, boards the passenger train from Mohamed bin Zayed City Station to Fujairah. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

00:40

Etihad Rail passenger service is 'investment in UAE's future'

UAEJuly 03, 2026

Peter Hellyer believed that preserving the UAE’s cultural legacy was both a national and civic responsibility. Sammy Dallal for The National

Peter Hellyer: A life dedicated to the history and heritage of the UAE

FeedbackJuly 03, 2026

Hamad Mansour Albloushi took Etihad Rail's first passenger train from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Photo: Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail's first passenger says it was 'privilege I'll never forget'

UAEJune 30, 2026

A selection of books for Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route, from Arab novellas and European classics to essays, short stories and contemporary non-fiction

Train reads: 11 compact books to take on short journeys

BooksJune 30, 2026

Etihad Rail will allow pets on board passenger trains but they need to be booked on. The National

Etihad Rail to allow pets on board but bans bicycles and e-scooters

LifestyleJune 29, 2026

The first train sets off from Fujairah on its way to Abu Dhabi at 5.34am. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail: How landmark passenger service will transform UAE travel

UAEJune 29, 2026

The inauguration of Etihad Rail's passenger service will be a remarkable achievement that reflects innovation, partnership and the continued growth and progress of the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail’s passenger service will be a huge milestone for the UAE

FeedbackJune 26, 2026

The Etihad Rail station in Mohamed bin Zayed City will open on June 30. Victor Besa / The National

00:36

First look: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Rail station offers a seamless travel experience

UAEJune 25, 2026

The first passenger service will take travellers from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City station to the Fujairah station in Al Hilal City next week. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE passenger rail has arrived right on time

EditorialJune 25, 2026

The Etihad Rail station in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson/The National

00:28

Etihad Rail: Fujairah tourism and hospitality sectors anticipate boost from launch

UAEJune 25, 2026

Evening traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Abu Dhabi. When journeys are calm, something important happens - the commute becomes time we can use. The National

Have we been thinking about commuting all wrong?

CommentJune 03, 2026

Etihad Rail's passenger train at Al Bithnah bridge in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National

00:48

The inside track on the first Etihad Rail passenger station to be completed

UAEMay 19, 2026

Etihad Rail said safety is at the heart of its operations. Antonie Robertson / The National

Etihad Rail puts safety at forefront of its messaging campaign

UAEMay 12, 2026

Fujairah's Etihad Rail station near Al Hilal City. Photo: Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail set to offer economic uplift to Fujairah, businesses say

UAEMay 06, 2026

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, and chairman of Etihad Rail, on the train leaving Fujairah station. Photo: Wam

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Fujairah's Etihad Rail passenger station first to be completed

UAEMay 05, 2026

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