Etihad Rail has announced that its passenger train service in the UAE is set to launch in 2026. The high-speed rail network is expected to contribute AED 145 billion ($39.5 billion) to the country's GDP over the next fifty years. Once completed, the service will significantly reduce travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, bringing the journey down to just 30 minutes.

In a recent meeting with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Etihad Rail officials presented updates on the progress of the UAE National Railway Network and the upcoming passenger service. The project is one of the UAE’s largest infrastructure initiatives, and His Highness’s support for its development highlights his commitment to advancing national transportation projects.