UAE: Etihad Rail to provide ‘door-to-door service’ for train passengers

UAE: Etihad Rail to provide ‘door-to-door service’ for train passengers

UAE national railway network passengers will be offered “door-to-door” service to ensure they reach their final destination from the station in the utmost comfort, said a top official from Etihad Rail.

Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, Executive Director of Passenger Sector at Etihad Rail, said the railways will be integrated with all modes of transport and shared mobility solutions. There will be public transportation available to a passenger’s final destination be it their home, place of work or a tourist spot.

“As a passenger I want a service that will take me door-to-door and not just station-to-station. We are working with local authorities in every emirate to ensure a first and last mile solution to take people from the railway station to their final destination. This includes solutions of shared mobility, light trains like trams, buses, car rentals, park-and-ride facilities at the stations. To achieve this, we are looking at a high level of integration between railways and all modes of transport,” Al Hashemi told Khaleej Times.

The passenger services aim to provide commuters with a seamless, integrated, and time-saving experience throughout their entire journey, starting from booking their travel until reaching their final destination.

The passenger train will connect 11 cities and regions