Research
Plan a better link
Explore comparable links, then use IARO reports to investigate mode share, fares, high-speed connections and the last mile. Members can ask the Secretariat for relevant research.
International Air Rail Organisation
The international network for airport rail.
IARO brings together airports, rail operators, airlines and specialists working on airport rail links. Members share operating experience, visit projects and use IARO’s research to inform their work.
IARO Air-Rail Members
Open to everyone
Find an airport rail link
Discover operational passenger connections. Start with a country, an airport or a question. No account needed.
Open the full database and map →An industry reference. For travel, check current service details with the operator.
What we do
Research, visits and introductions
Membership includes the report library, planned-project records and the searchable Express archive, alongside meetings and introductions arranged by the Secretariat.
Visits and meetings
Improve an existing service
Compare approaches to ticketing, station design, baggage and passenger experience through workshops, conferences and technical visits.
Introductions
Find the right expertise
Tell the Secretariat what you are working on and which experience would help. IARO can approach relevant peers about an introduction.
From IARO
Upcoming events and latest Express
IARO Air-Rail 2026 Conference
Brussels Airport, Belgium
Two days of technical visits and air-rail discussion, hosted by Brussels Airport. One conference place is included per membership.
Read more → IARO Air-Rail 2026 ConferenceSuper Terminal Expo — IARO Air-Rail Forum
Hong Kong
IARO’s forum and exhibition presence at Super Terminal Expo in Hong Kong.
Read more → Super Terminal Expo — IARO Air-Rail ForumIARO Express 694
3 September 2026
Stuttgart 21; AccesRail, MAS and SNCF connect; Austin light rail moves ahead; Mumbai airport Line 7a – a problem; Birmingham Airport partners with young talent to improve its people-mover
Read more → IARO Express 694IARO Express
The weekly air-rail briefing.
Airport rail projects, services and ticketing, each week. Subscribe free by email. Membership adds the searchable archive and research library. Unsubscribe whenever you like.
Associate members
Membership
Join IARO.
Choose membership for yourself or your organisation. Compare the annual rates, see what is included and apply online.
Organisation membership is £795 through 31 December 2027 for applications accepted by 31 December 2026. Fees exclude applicable VAT. See the joining offer and terms →