Overview
- Etihad Rail unveiled stations in Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezairaa, Al Faya and Al Dhaid.
- These locations add to previously named stops in Mohamed bin Zayed City, Jumeirah Golf Estates, University City and Fujairah’s Al Hilal.
- The operator confirmed that openings will be staged in phases rather than all at once.
- Ten of the planned 13 passenger trains have arrived after testing and certification to international safety and quality standards.
- Passenger services are slated for 2026 with no specific start date disclosed, and the rollout builds on nationwide freight operations running since 2023.