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Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals passenger train travel time – News

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals passenger train travel time – News

Imagine traveling at 200km/h, minus the heavy traffic and making the journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes instead of the usual two hours. This will soon be a reality as Etihad Rail has announced the journey times of its passenger trains connecting the capital with three other emirates.

Etihad Rail has revealed passenger train journey times in the UAE. The journey from the capital to Al Ruwais will take just 70 minutes, although Al Ruwais is 240 km from Abu Dhabi. Additionally, journeys from Abu Dhabi to the Eastern Emirate of Fujairah will take 105 minutes.

The high-tech passenger rail service will connect 11 cities and regions in the UAE, spanning from Al Sila to Fujairah, including Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Etihad Rail is gearing up for the launch of its passenger service, with several announcements expected in the coming months. Although a launch date is still pending, once operational, the service is expected to be able to handle around 36.5 million passengers annually.






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Residents of the UAE got their first glimpse of their long-awaited passenger trains during the first train journey between Abu Dhabi city and Al Dhannah region in January 2024. The recently released videos and photos they show the elegant train crossing the desert railway line.

First look at Etihad Rail passenger trains from Abu Dhabi to Dubairailway

First look at Etihad Rail passenger trains from Abu Dhabi to Dubairailway

Launched in December 2021, the UAE’s Dh50 billion railway program is the largest integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the country.

The program includes a national network of rail projects linking the emirates and the country’s key cities. The program includes three key projects: Freight Rail, Rail Passenger Services and Integrated Transport Service. The program contributes to providing more than 9,000 jobs in the rail sector and supporting the sectors by 2030.

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