UAE: Etihad Rail and Keolis partner to operate passenger trains, aiming for 36 million riders by 2030

Etihad Rail has signed a strategic agreement with Keolis International to jointly operate passenger rail services in the UAE starting in 2026. The partnership aims to provide safe, sustainable, and high-quality transport, targeting over 36 million riders by 2030. Keolis, a global transit leader, brings extensive expertise, complementing Etihad Rail’s advanced national network.