Archive · 30 Jan 2026
UAE Passenger Rail Network: First Look at Abu Dhabi Station
The UAE is getting a new passenger train service called Etihad Rail.
They just showed pictures of the Abu Dhabi station for the first time.
This train service will connect 11 cities and regions, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
The stations will be in places like Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
The trains will work with other types of transport so people can move around easily.
The stations will open in different phases, not all at once.
This is exciting because it will make traveling around the UAE much easier.
Etihad Rail has shared the first look of the Abu Dhabi railway station ahead of the launch of the UAE’s passenger train service.
The network will connect 11 cities and regions through strategically located stations.
Key cities to be connected include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah.
The Abu Dhabi station is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and will support future growth.
Stations will be integrated with other modes of transport for seamless movement and will open in a phased manner.
- Who
- Etihad Rail
- What
- Launch of UAE passenger rail network and first look at Abu Dhabi station
- When
- Soon (exact date not specified)
- Where
- UAE, with stations in 11 cities and regions
- Why
- To connect cities and regions for seamless movement and support future growth
- Network Coverage
- 11 cities and regions
- Key Cities
- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Al Sila’, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezaira’a, Al Faya, Al Dhaid
- Station Location
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City
- Integration
- Other modes of transport for seamless movement
- Operational Plan
- Phased manner
