The inaugural passenger train successfully completed its first journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi in under 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Emirati volunteer Hamad Mansoor Al Balooshi was chosen to occupy the symbolic first seat of the first train.
Etihad Rail stations are designed for seamless integration with existing local buses, taxis, and the Dubai Metro network.
A new Dubai station is scheduled to open in September, providing a direct interchange point for metro commuters.