Etihad Rail Confirms 11 Passenger Station Locations Across UAE

Etihad Rail has finalized the locations for all 11 passenger stations across the United Arab Emirates, detailing a network that will connect the country’s major population centers from the border of Saudi Arabia to the border of Oman. The 900-kilometer rail infrastructure is designed to link all seven emirates, facilitating high-speed transit for approximately 36 million passengers annually by 2030. Strategic Hubs and Route Map The confirmed passenger stations include key urban and industrial hubs: Abu Dhabi City, Zayed International Airport, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Fujairah. The western region will be served by stations in Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, and Al Sila, while Al Ain and Madinat Zayed are also integrated into the primary line. This distribution ensures that both metropolitan centers and remote industrial zones are accessible via a single rail corridor. The Abu Dhabi station will be located in the Al Sakhiya area, while the Dubai station is situated in Al Sufouh. These locations were selected based on population density and proximity to existing public transport infrastructure to ensure seamless multimodal connectivity with local metro and bus networks. Operational…