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June 23, 2026 | Main line

UAE to launch passenger services on June 30

The initial service will run non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.

February 5, 2026 | Middle East

UAE high-speed contracts awarded

Two consortia will deliver the first 150km phase of Abu Dhabi - Dubai high-speed line.

January 21, 2026 | Middle East

Projects to watch in 2026 - Middle East

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in the Middle East in 2026 including the Hedjaz Railway and the Abu Dhabi LRT4.

November 21, 2025 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi invites interest in building new light rail line

Design and build contract for 19km line includes the supply of 25 LRVs.

January 20, 2025 | High-speed

Etihad Rail invites Abu Dhabi - Dubai HS construction tenders

Bids invited to design and build new 150km high-speed line.

October 16, 2024 | High-speed

Etihad Rail mulls high-speed line bids

Prequalification bids submitted to build new line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

January 31, 2024 | Middle East

Etihad Rail operates UAE’s first mainline passenger service

Trains are carrying Adnoc employees between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah.

September 28, 2022 | Freight

Oman and UAE ink $US 3bn agreement to build cross-border railway

The new line will connect the Port of Sohar in Oman with Abu Dhabi.

September 13, 2022 | Freight

Etihad Rail completes connection with ICAD freight hub

New 250,000m2 terminal connected to national network.

March 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Track laying complete between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The new line is part of major railway expansion plan in the United Arab Emirates.

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