Dubai: Etihad Rail officially launched passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi on September 30, with the first train departing Dubai at 6:14am. The inaugural service carried residents, tourists and families, including Greek visitors travelling in the UAE. The journey took around one hour and four minutes, offering passengers a new option for travelling between the two emirates. The service is expected to support commuting, family visits and tourism between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.






