Prices starting from 55 dirhams for Fujairah.. Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed inaugurates the passenger train station in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the passenger train station in Mohammed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. His Highness also witnessed the announcement of the passenger railway network that will be launched on September 30, 2026.

Preliminary operation of passenger train services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah stations will begin as of June 30, with the opening of Dubai Station and Al Dhaid Station on September 30 of this year, and Al Dhafra region stations as of December 30, and Sharjah Station on March 30, 2027. Ticket prices on the Abu Dhabi – Fujairah route start from 55 dirhams in comfort class and 120 dirhams in premium class, within a fleet that includes 13 trains with a capacity of up to 400 passengers per train.

Customers will be able to benefit from reservation services and purchase tickets through a variety of options available through the Etihad Rail application and website, starting from June 23, 2026.

Passenger train stations also feature hospitality services through cafes, restaurants, retail stores, and international brands, in addition to dining options on board the train, to provide an integrated transportation experience that combines comfort and meets the aspirations of all passengers, including citizens, residents, visitors, and investors, with the highest standards of quality and excellence in the transportation and logistics services sector.

As part of the next phase of the project, feasibility studies will be conducted to evaluate the expansion of the passenger train network to include the rest of the emirates and regions of the country, thus consolidating the UAE’s vision of building an integrated national transportation system that supports the process of sustainable development and enhances connectivity between various parts of the country.