While the full station list remains under wraps, key elements have been disclosed—offering a glimpse into what will be the country’s first national passenger rail service. So, it’s a very lovely experience.”Once operational, Etihad Rail aims to deliver time-efficient alternatives to road travel. A major part of that vision is the Hafeet Rail, also known as the UAE-Oman Rail, a 238-kilometre cross-border link that will connect Sohar Port in Oman to Abu Dhabi. Though prototype videos of the interiors have been teased online, officials stress that final configurations may still change before the official launch.Also read: First glimpse of 200 km/h Etihad Rail passenger trains unveiled Each station along the Etihad Rail network is being designed to provide a seamless, pleasant pre-boarding experience. This opens the possibility of using Dubai’s Nol card as a mode of payment for Etihad Rail journeys.Established in 2009, Etihad Rail initially focused on freight operations.