in the west to Fujairah in the east — with speeds reaching up to 200 km/h. Set to launch in 2026, the passenger rail network aims to serve 36 million passengers annually by 2030. "Extremely proud of our national projects, of the Etihad Rail team led by Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, and of a nation that builds its future every single day," Sheikh Mohammed posted. During his visit, the Dubai Ruler was briefed by the Etihad Rail team on the project's progress, which began with the ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative in 2021 and saw freight operations commence in 2023. Cities Connected by Etihad Rail: The passenger network will stretch over 900 kilometers, linking key locations in all seven emirates: Abu Dhabi Dubai Sharjah Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah Al Ain Ruwais Al Mirfa Al Dhaid Ghuweifat (near Saudi border) Sohar (Oman, via Hafeet Rail Project) Confirmed & Proposed Station Locations: Confirmed: Sakamkam (Fujairah) University City (Sharjah) Proposed: Near Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, Dubai Dalma Mall Area, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi (near Phoenix Hospital) The service is expected to drastically reduce travel times and play a key role in promoting sustainable transport across the UAE.