A new first-of-its-kind Rail to Road service will help Etihad Rail passengers continue their trips by renting a car directly at the station. What the new service offersThrifty Car Rental UAE announced on Monday that it has signed an exclusive five-year partnership with Etihad Rail to provide car rental services across the national passenger rail network. Through this service, passengers will be able to collect a car at their arrival station and drive to their final destination. Each of the network’s 11 passenger stations will also have a digital rental kiosk and a physical assistance desk for support. Etihad Rail expansion timelineEtihad Rail launched the first phase of its passenger service on June 30, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.