First Fujairah-Abu Dhabi train commences

Today marked the arrival of the first passenger train operated by Etihad Rail from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi, heralding the commencement of passenger services across the UAE's national railway network. This milestone is part of the "Projects of the 50" initiative to promote economic diversification and support sustainable development. The journey takes approximately 105 minutes at speeds reaching up to 200 kilometers per hour and can accommodate up to 400 passengers. It is expected that passenger traffic will reach around 10 million annually upon the full completion of the network in March 2027.

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