Travellers using the UAE’s growing transportation infrastructure can now plan integrated journeys between different modes of transport after the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) unveiled three feeder bus routes in support of the government’s planned launch of the Etihad Rail passenger service.
The feeder routes are connecting passengers to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station.
Bus services ER1, ER2 and ER3 act as connectors 10 new bus routes, called ER1, ER2 and ER3, aim to close the gap in regional transport by connecting Al Dhaid Station to several important locations within the emirate such as Al Madam, Al Saja’a and Al Jubail bus stations. The connectivity offers an essential public transport option for residents and visitors travelling on the new train network.
New Feeder Bus Routes & Times
ER1 Route (Al Madam to Al Dhaid): Bridge road Al Madam station to the Al Dhaid railway station, where the estimated travel time is about an hour, The list of departure times from Al Dhaid station to the six o’clock station, 8:50, 9:50, 11:20, 12:30, 2:50, 3:20, 5:00, 5:50, 8:00, 8:40, 10:50, and including stops in between to serve north and south corridors along the bridge Al Madam.
ER2 Route (Al Saja’a to Al Dhaid) A rapid route with an average duration of 43 minutes between Al Dhaid station and Al Saja’a Bus Station. Al Dhaid Station operates at 6:40 am, 7:55 am, 9:50 am, 10:55 am, 12:30 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:40 pm, 3:55 pm, 5:50 pm, 6:55 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:55 pm.
The ER3 route, which connects those using services between the centre of Sharjah and the rail station, joins Al Jubail Bus Station with a journey time of approximately one hour and 42 minutes. Departures from Al Dhaid Station take place at 6:40 a.m., 9:50 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 5:50 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Enhancing Multi-Modal Connectivity Across the UAE
The new feeder routes are another significant step towards providing every person in Sharjah with easy access to the country’s high-speed rail network. Indeed, transport authorities point out that integrating public transport connections lessens congestion on the roads and drives sustainable travel by car.
Those passengers who wish to confirm revised timings, explore the fare system or to manage detailed journeys, they can get all the information through the official Sharjah RTA official site at srta.gov.ae or they may also contact the customer service hotline at 600 52 52 52.