Sheikh Mohammed Rides Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
'Proud of our national projects... proud of the Etihad Trains team led by Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed... and proud of a country that never stops working, but adds a new brick every day to its future infrastructure,' he wrote.
🎥 Want to see what the ride looks like? Check out the video shared by Dubai Media Office.
محمد بن راشد : خلال رحلة من دبي للفجيرة بقطار الاتحاد للركاب .. القطار سيربط بين 11 مدينة ومنطقة في الدولة من السلع للفجيرة .. بسرعة 200 كم/ساعة . وسيسهم بنقل 36 مليون مسافر بحلول 2030 .. وسيبدأ تشغيله العام القادم باذن الله .
فخور بمشاريعنا الوطنية .. وفخور بفريق عمل قطارات… pic.twitter.com/5wWLK31zwv
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 2, 2025
The Etihad Rail passenger service is expected to officially launch in 2026 and aims to carry 36 million passengers every year by 2030. During the ride, Sheikh Mohammed got an inside look at the progress and engineering behind the project.
'Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, noted: '(Sheikh Mohammed) has been integral to our journey, witnessing the evolution of our network through its various phases: from the announcement of the 'Projects of the 50' in 2021 to the inauguration of the complete national railway network and the commencement of freight train operations in 2023.'
So, what cities will the Etihad Rail connect?
Get ready for smoother, faster travel between:
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Al Ain
Ruwais
Al Mirfa
Al Dhaid
Ghuweifat (bordering Saudi Arabia)
Sohar, Oman (via the Hafeet Rail extension)
Where will the stations be?
Confirmed stations include:
Sakamkam, Fujairah
University City, Sharjah
Possible upcoming stops are being considered near:
Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, Dubai
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