Etihad Rail adds 2,000 Abu Dhabi-Dubai seats after ‘exceptional’ demand

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail has entered into a strategic partnership with Q Mobility and Parkin to develop and manage smart parking facilities at its passenger station network. The deal encompasses the initial phases at stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid, and Fujairah. Q Mobility will be responsible for operating parking facilities at Abu Dhabi, Al Dhaid, and Fujairah stations, while Parkin will handle parking at the Dubai station.

The collaborative initiative aims to leverage digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data to optimize parking capacity, streamline traffic flow, and enhance passenger experience by making it easier to transition between vehicles and train services. Passengers will also enjoy digital payment options across the parking network.

Azza Alsuwaidi, Etihad Rail's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized that this partnership will improve access to stations and expand mobility options as the passenger network continues to grow. By integrating road and rail journeys, the partnership seeks to offer a more uniform parking experience across Etihad Rail stations while accommodating the expansion of passenger services throughout the UAE.