The Dubai Metro will be all set for public use starting today. Its launching ceremony already took place yesterday, with members of the ruling family, dignitaries, and other VIPs in attendance.
Employees of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai are already familiar with the Metro and the stations that are on the route currently being opened. RTA employees have been using the Metro and all the facilities at its stations as part of the test-run before its official opening to the public.
The Metro is the world’s largest automated driverless transport system and has 87 trains to carry passengers. The trains will run on two main routes, the Red Line, and the Green Line.
The Red Line has a total of 29 stations, and will be open to the public starting today. The Green Line has 18 stations, and isn’t ready just yet.
It is estimated that all routes and stations of the Metro will be fully functional by 2012.
The Dubai Metro has park and ride facilities that can accommodate thousands of cars, the largest of which has parking for up to 6000 cars.
Passengers have the option of travelling Silver (economy class), Women and Children, and Golden (first class).
The Metro is designed so that people from all walks of life can use it easily, including the elderly and the disabled. All stations and trains are equipped with the tools necessary to facilitate the journey for anyone who wishes to travel by the Metro.
The Metro promises to be a safe, comfortable, and stress-free commute. It also promises to revolutionise the way people travel and think about transport in Dubai, as well as help ease traffic on the roads.
Employees of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai are already familiar with the Metro and the stations that are on the route currently being opened. RTA employees have been using the Metro and all the facilities at its stations as part of the test-run before its official opening to the public.
The Metro is the world’s largest automated driverless transport system and has 87 trains to carry passengers. The trains will run on two main routes, the Red Line, and the Green Line.
The Red Line has a total of 29 stations, and will be open to the public starting today. The Green Line has 18 stations, and isn’t ready just yet.
It is estimated that all routes and stations of the Metro will be fully functional by 2012.
The Dubai Metro has park and ride facilities that can accommodate thousands of cars, the largest of which has parking for up to 6000 cars.
Passengers have the option of travelling Silver (economy class), Women and Children, and Golden (first class).
The Metro is designed so that people from all walks of life can use it easily, including the elderly and the disabled. All stations and trains are equipped with the tools necessary to facilitate the journey for anyone who wishes to travel by the Metro.
The Metro promises to be a safe, comfortable, and stress-free commute. It also promises to revolutionise the way people travel and think about transport in Dubai, as well as help ease traffic on the roads.
Here’s hoping the Metro succeeds in doing what it aims to!
Sources: gulfnews.com
What some commuters had to say: http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10347963.html
For reviews and blogs: http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10347206.html
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