Etihad Rail, which will connect the Emirates and later link the UAE with Oman, marked its first passenger journey this week.
Trains will run between 11 cities and regions, stretching from Al Sila to Fujairah and taking in Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid and Abu Dhabi.
Freight services became fully operational across the country last year and, after the successful maiden passenger service on Thursday, the hope is the network will…