Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail to explore enhanced UAE air-rail transport integration

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to create an air-to-rail travel experience across the UAE.

The agreement, signed during the Arabian Travel Market summit, plans to help connect visitors and residents more easily to destinations across the country with simplified travel routes.

Key areas include studying opportunities to improve connectivity between Zayed International Airport and the Mohammed Bin Zayed City Passenger Station through dedicated shuttle services, enabling smoother transfers between the airport and the national railway network and enhancing multimodal travel integration.

The partnership will also explore the development of integrated air and rail booking experiences and station-based passenger services.

Azza AlSuwaidi, Etihad Rail CEO, said that since the launch of passenger rail services earlier this year, they plan to continue to strengthen the role of the national railway network in connecting cities and regions across the UAE alongside their partnership with Etihad Airways.

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