The President of the UAE traveled by train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai; Sheikh Hamdan inaugurated the Dubai station

The Dubai station of Etihad Rail was inaugurated yesterday, Monday, marking the official launch of the UAE's national rail network ahead of the commencement of passenger services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah on September 30, 2026.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Etihad Rail Board, inaugurated the Dubai station in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

Before the official launch of this service, the President of the UAE boarded the Etihad Rail train and traveled from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. During this trip, he received explanations about the train's operational system, the national objectives of this project, and the quality of services provided. Upon arriving at the station, the President of the UAE met with several Emirati personnel working on this project and took commemorative photos with them.

During the visit to the station, Sheikh Hamdan, accompanied by Sheikh Diab, received explanations about the station's facilities, operational system, and the integrated passenger experience; an experience that begins from entering the station and booking a ticket, covering the stages of travel, boarding the train, and continuing to the final destination.

Sheikh Hamdan also shared an image of his Etihad Rail ticket. This ticket, dated September 28, indicated that the train departs from Dubai station at 2:11 PM and arrives at Abu Dhabi station at 3:13 PM; meaning the travel time is one hour and two minutes. This ticket was in the Comfort Saver category, which currently costs 39 dirhams.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the Etihad Rail station in Dubai creates a new national gateway that will strengthen the connection of this city with the capital and other cities of the country.

Source: Gulf Times