Etihad Rail Passenger Service Launching in 2026

Etihad Rail passenger service set to launch in 2026, connecting major UAE cities. The new line will see trains reaching speeds of up to 200kph, with a capacity of 400 passengers. The Dubai station is planned near Jumeirah Golf Estates, as part of a larger development by Wasl. "It's the news people across the country have been waiting for," said Sarah Forster of The National. The project signifies a major step forward in the UAE's transportation infrastructure.