UAE | Traffic and Transport

On the right track

In order to test the primary rail systems for the Red Line of Dubai Metro project, a test track is being planned between Ibn Battuta Station, and Jebel Ali.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:28 August 23, 2007
  • Gulf News

  • The test track comprises approximately 10 kilometres of the permanent work. A test track is necessary to ensure compliance with performance requirements.
  • Image Credit: Supplied Picture

Dubai: In order to test the primary rail systems for the Red Line of Dubai Metro project, a test track is being planned between Ibn Battuta Station, and Jebel Ali.

The test track comprises approximately 10 kilometres of the permanent work. A test track is necessary to ensure compliance with performance requirements.

Abdul Majid Al Khaja, chief executive officer of the Rail Agency, said: "The delivery of the test track is the most vital component of the entire Dubai Metro project. This will allow us to receive trains, test them and release them for service once the entire line is completed."

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