Etihad Rail Would Cut Abu Dhabi–Dubai Trips to One Hour and Connect 11 Cities
Photo Credit: Etihad Rail is working on operational readiness ahead of launch this year. Etihad Rail
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The project’s adoption will depend on whether the ticket price is affordable to the daily commuter.
Etihad Rail is preparing to roll out passenger service on a new corridor linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah, slashing inter-emirate travel times, and offering an alternative to driving. The operator says door-to-door convenience will define the passenger experience.
“We are not an airport,” she said. “It’s park and go. It’s a one-minute walk from parking to the train. Convenience is what will make the service successful,” said Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail.
The broader plan is for a 900-kilometer national rail
