Etihad Rail and Keolis team up to launch UAE passenger rail services

Joint Venture to Launch UAE Passenger Rail Services

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Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, attended the announcement of a landmark joint venture between Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network and Keolis, a world-renowned leader in passenger transport, to introduce its passenger rail services in the UAE.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Etihad Rail's mission to deliver world-class rail services that will redefine the way people travel across the country.

Drawing on Keolis' international expertise and proven track record across 13 countries, combined with Etihad Rail's world-class infrastructure, this partnership is designed to create a new international standard for passenger experience.

Passengerservices will launch in 2026, marking a significant milestone in Etihad Rail's vision for modern, efficient, and customer-centric railtravel, and the history of the UAE's railway network.

The announcement was made during Global Rail 2025, held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, with the support of Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail.