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Etihad Rail Launches Passenger Services Between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah

Etihad Rail has begun its first passenger operations connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, marking a major milestone for the national rail network ahead of the planned opening of the Dubai station in September.
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