The move marks a significant step towards the launch of passenger train services across the UAE
If there’s one megaproject everyone in the UAE is looking forward to, it’s the launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger train service. Set to begin operations this year, the project has moved a step closer to reality with the launch of a nationwide rail safety campaign.
The campaign is designed to educate the public on staying safe around railway infrastructure, with awareness efforts rolling out across TV, digital platforms and community initiatives in all seven emirates. It will play a critical role to ensure communities, road users, and passengers know how to interact safely with the rail.
At the core of the campaign is a simple idea: safety is care. By linking safety to a value widely understood in the UAE, it highlights shared responsibility between individuals, communities, and the wider transport system. Through clear, human messaging, the campaign aims to raise awareness, encourage safe behaviour and help make it second nature over time.
Some of the messages shared include, ‘Stay clear of the tracks’, ‘Make room for others around you’, and ‘Stand back from the platform edge’.
Latest update: Etihad Rail’s first passenger station is fully ready
Etihad Rail’s first passenger station in Fujairah is complete, promising a modern, efficient, and comfortable way to move across the country. For residents and visitors alike, the new hub signals a shift in how journeys are planned and experienced.
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Where are the Etihad Rail stations located across the UAE?
The service will connect 11 cities and regions across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City
- Al Sila
- Al Dhannah
- Al Mirfa
- Madinat Zayed
- Mezaira’a
- Al Faya
Dubai
Sharjah
Fujairah
Passenger rail services will launch in 2026 through a phased rollout, with early operations planned to uphold the highest safety standards from the very start. The first passenger rail routes will connect the capital – Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and extend to Fujairah.
Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail, said the campaign highlights the organisation’s long-term commitment to keeping safety at the core of every stage of the railway’s development.
“Safety sits at the heart of everything we do at Etihad Rail. As we prepare to introduce passenger services across the UAE, it is essential that we build awareness and understanding of how to engage safely with the railway,” Almansoori said.
“This campaign is about building a culture of care and shared responsibility, ensuring that our communities, our passengers, and our employees all play a role in maintaining the highest safety standards. This year, we will be introducing passenger services through a carefully planned, phased approach, designed to ensure that every journey meets our expectations for safety, reliability, and comfort from the very beginning,” she added.
We can’t wait to hop onboard!
Images: Etihad Rail
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