Staff Report
ABU DHABI: Miral and Etihad Rail have signed a partnership to connect Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with Yas Island’s free Yas Express shuttle network.
Announced on 21 October, the memorandum of understanding provides for dedicated first- and last-mile transport aligned with passenger journeys, linking the national rail network with the island’s attractions.
Free connections to Yas Island attractions
The planned connections will allow passengers arriving at the station to board Yas Express services to attractions including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Yas Island Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi.
The announcement did not specify a start date or timetable for the dedicated station connections.
Lisa Goswell, senior vice president of sales at Miral Destinations, said: “Our collaboration with Etihad Rail represents an important step towards creating a more integrated journey, connecting rail travel with the Yas Express network to enhance accessibility and convenience for our guests.”
Adhraa Almansoori, executive director of commercial and support at Etihad Rail Mobility, said the partnership would give passengers arriving at the station a direct connection to Yas Island and its attractions.
Digital integration under consideration
The partners will also explore digital connections between their transport systems to help integrate rail travel with arrival on Yas Island.
The agreement forms part of a longer-term collaboration to connect transport services with destination access and support sustainable travel and tourism growth across the UAE.
Related: Yas Island unveils airport lounge at Zayed International Airport.
