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Major milestone in UAE's public transport landscape
- Published: Wed Sept 30, 2026, 5:45 AM
Right on time: First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai reaches Abu Dhabi
By:Nasreen AbdullaLaraib Anwer- Share:
Key Events
7:58 AM,Sep 30, 2026
First train from Abu Dhabi arrives at Dubai station
7:30 AM,Sep 30, 2026
First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai reaches Abu Dhabi
7:14 AM,Sep 30, 2026
Second train from Dubai sets off on time
7:12 AM,Sep 30, 2026
Second train ready to depart
6:18 AM,Sep 30, 2026
First passenger train from Dubai to Abu Dhabi sets off
6:14 AM,Sep 30, 2026
Passengers rush to board the train
6:11 AM,Sep 30, 2026
Etihad Rail staff welcome first passengers
5:44 AM,Sep 30, 2026
All aboard: Two more Etihad Rail passenger services launch today
10:26 AM, Sept 30, 2026 10:16 AM, Sept 30, 2026 First train ride in over 30 years
10:03 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Etihad Rail passengers can use Nol one-day pass for Metro, Tram, bus travel
9:43 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Dubai resident saves over Dh177 with train ride
9:33 AM, Sept 30, 2026 'Our efforts feel worth it': Contractors working on Etihad Rail
9:22 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Dubai station gets busy
9:09 AM, Sept 30, 2026 How far is Al Yalayis from key Dubai landmarks?
8:55 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Second morning train from Abu Dhabi arrives in Dubai
8:53 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Train schedule displayed at Dubai station
8:45 AM, Sept 30, 2026 All passengers served complimentary meals today
8:45 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Siblings skip school to be part of history
8:30 AM, Sept 30, 2026 How the Etihad Rail could help save time, effort for daily commuters
8:22 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Experiencing the train ride on her day off
8:14 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Attending to work in Dubai all the way from the Capital
8:07 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Traditional dancers welcome passengers
8:01 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Passengers head to shuttle buses
7:58 AM, Sept 30, 2026 First train from Abu Dhabi arrives at Dubai station
7:52 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Schedule for today
7:47 AM, Sept 30, 2026 What do the 2 train hoots mean before departure?
7:37 AM, Sept 30, 2026 6-month-old's first train ride
7:30 AM, Sept 30, 2026 First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai reaches Abu Dhabi
7:26 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Tourists plan to explore Abu Dhabi via Etihad Rail
The train just came at the right time for us. Anna
7:22 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Train enveloped in the UAE flag with a special message
7:14 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Second train from Dubai sets off on time
7:12 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Second train ready to depart
7:08 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Sharjah resident surprises family with train trip
7:03 AM, Sept 30, 2026 How the train moves through the city
6:47 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Dance-off between humans and Luka
6:38 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Passengers for next train begin arriving
6:34 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Need help getting around?
6:33 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Breakfast buffet for early morning passengers
6:27 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Passengers given mementos on special day
6:20 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Sunrise from the Etihad Rail
6:18 AM, Sept 30, 2026 First passenger train from Dubai to Abu Dhabi sets off
6:14 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Passengers rush to board the train
6:11 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Etihad Rail staff welcome first passengers
6:09 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Shuttle service from parking to train station
6:07 AM, Sept 30, 2026 From one mode of transport to another: Welcome
6:03 AM, Sept 30, 2026 View from the top
5:59 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Train timings and prices from Al Dhaid
5:53 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Train timings and prices from Dubai
5:48 AM, Sept 30, 2026 Right on track
5:44 AM, Sept 30, 2026 All aboard: Two more Etihad Rail passenger services launch today