Dubai Metro to Open on Sept. 9

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Dubai Metro to Open on Sept. 9
Asia Pulse


UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will officially launch Dubai Metro on September 9.

The project will start with 10 key stations on the Red Line, namely: Rashidiya, Terminal 3 (Dubai International Airport), City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Khalid bin Al Waleed, Jafliah, Financial Center, Mall of the Emirates, and Nakheel Harbour '&' Tower. The remaining stations on the Red Line will be opened in phases over the next few months.

Chairman of the Board and executive director of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Mattar Al Tayer, said: "Throughout the construction works of Dubai Metro project, RTA remained highly committed to the best global safety standards, and sought the services of international entities to assess metro safety throughout all phases of the project. RTA was also keen to use the latest technology in rail industry and provide all means of comfort and welfare to passengers.

"Some stations are not operated, despite being fully ready long ago, as the property projects to be served by such stations have yet to be completed; which obviously means no passenger demand is foreseen for the time being an example of this is the Jebel Ali Station. Moreover, construction of some stations has not been completed due to the multiple systems of the metro itself". ...........(more)

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