{
  "id": 7710038,
  "title": "Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi to connect directly to airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/etihad-rail-station-in-abu-dhabi-to-connect-directly-to-airport-7710038",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T04:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/16/etihad-rail-station-in-abu-dhabi-to-connect-directly-to-airport/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Plans are underway to create a direct link between Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City train station and Zayed International Airport. Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail recently signed an agreement to investigate opportunities for improving transportation connections between the airport and the train station. This agreement was revealed on Tuesday at the Arabian Travel Market conference in Dubai, according to state news agency Wam.\n\nThe collaboration aims to streamline transfers between the airport and the national railway network, enhancing travel integration and convenience for passengers. Etihad Rail and Etihad Airways will explore various initiatives to simplify travel and reinforce Abu Dhabi's role as a gateway to exploring the broader UAE. The partnership will focus on simplifying air travel connections with destinations across the UAE, boosting tourism, increasing convenience for travelers, and contributing to Abu Dhabi's long-term economic development, said Arik De, chief revenue and commercial officer at Etihad Airways.\n\nThe agreement will also encompass the exploration of integrated air and rail booking experiences and station-based passenger services, creating a more seamless end-to-end travel experience from departure to destination. Azza AlSuwaidi, chief operating officer at Etihad Rail, emphasized that the country is continuously developing an integrated national transport system to keep pace with its comprehensive growth and support its future ambitions. She highlighted that recognizing the future of transport lies in integrating various modes of mobility, the partnership with Etihad Airways is a significant step towards strengthening the connection between rail and aviation, supporting tourism growth, economic diversification, and sustainable development across the UAE.",
  "summary": "Plans are underway to provide a direct connection between Mohamed bin Zayed City train station in Abu Dhabi with the emirate's Zayed International Airport. Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail announced an agreement to \"study opportunities to improve connectivity\" between the airport and and the train station. The agreement was unveiled on Tuesday at the Arabian Travel Market conference in Dubai,…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi to connect directly to airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/etihad-rail-station-in-abu-dhabi-to-connect-directly-to-airport",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:49:55.000Z"
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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."
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