Etihad Rail launches Abu Dhabi‑Dubai passenger service on 30 September

Etihad Rail began passenger operations between Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 30 September, offering a journey of about one hour compared with roughly 90 minutes by road.
The service runs five trains each way daily at speeds up to 200 km/h, with fares starting at AED 39 for online bookings and AED 60 at station kiosks; ticket options include non‑refundable Comfort Saver tickets, change‑able Comfort Value tickets, and refundable Comfort Flex tickets, while Premium fares begin at AED 109.