The UAE's national passenger rail sold 120,000 tickets in the 30 days after its official launch. Two Al Dhafra stations open on 30 November and three more on 30 December.
Etihad Rail sold 120,000 tickets in the first 30 days after the official launch of its national passenger network, from 30 September to 30 October. Dubai's Al Yalayis Station and Al Dhaid Station in Sharjah opened on 30 September, joining Abu Dhabi and Fujairah in one network.
Madinat Zayed and Liwa stations in Al Dhafra open on 30 November, ahead of the region's winter festivals, followed by Al Sila, Al Mirfa and Al Dhannah on 30 December and Sharjah's University City on 30 March 2027. Future plans include another Dubai station, a link to Oman via Hafeet Rail and a GCC Railway connection expected by 2030.
المصدر: The National
