{
  "id": 14434995,
  "title": "Dubai Etihad Rail station's Metro pedestrian bridge to open tomorrow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/dubai-etihad-rail-stations-metro-pedestrian-bridge-to-open-tomorrow",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-etihad-rail-metro-pedestrian-bridge-opens-october-15-1.500710312"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: From October 15, passengers traveling on Etihad Rail will have the convenience of directly transferring to Dubai Metro via a new pedestrian bridge. The approximately 400-meter bridge will connect Al Yalayis station on Etihad Rail with Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line. This improvement in public transport connectivity will enable passengers to reach popular destinations across Dubai without relying on taxis or buses for the journey. The bridge's opening marks a significant step for Etihad Rail, which launched its passenger services on September 30, linking Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Since then, passengers have been able to use the RTA's F38 feeder bus service, but the bridge provides a direct walking option between the two networks. Additionally, passengers can now purchase a Dubai public transport nol day pass upon booking their Etihad Rail journey, allowing unlimited travel on eligible Metro, Tram, and bus services. This development is expected to enhance the convenience for both commuters and visitors, strengthening the connection between inter-emirate train services and Dubai's existing public transport network.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Etihad Rail passengers will be able to transfer directly to the Dubai Metro from Thursday, October 15, when a new pedestrian bridge connecting Al Yalayis railway station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station opens, according to an announcement shared on Etihad Rail’s official Instagram account. The opening marks a significant improvement in public transport connectivity for Etihad Rail…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Etihad Rail Sharjah: New bus routes to Al Dhaid station, timings revealed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/etihad-rail-sharjah-new-bus-routes-to-al-dhaid-station-timings",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:15:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}