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Two more lines will join Metro network by 2015
Dubai will have four Metro lines by 2015 covering the existing and new developments in the emirate.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:33 November 26, 2007
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
- The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority will construct four metro lines by 2015 connecting the old and new developments in Dubai. The work on the Red and the Green Metro Line is under way.
Dubai: Dubai will have four Metro lines by 2015 covering the existing and new developments in the emirate.
"The Red and Green Lines are currently under construction while the Purple and Blue Lines will be constructed by 2012 and 2015 respectively," said Abdul Majid Al Khaja, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Rail Agency at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
He said the Rail Agency will construct 318km of Metro network and 270km of tram network by 2020.
The Metro and tram network will be linked to other modes of public transport, including buses, water transport and taxis.
He said the contract for the 49km Purple Line will connect Dubai airport with Jebel Ali Airport through the new developments on Al Khail Road.
The line is likely to be extended to new developments at later stages. The contract for the Purple Line will be awarded in 2009 and it will be operational in 2012.
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The Blue Line, which will initially be 50km will start from Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Airport passing through Emirates Road, is currently under study. It is likely to be extended from Dubai airport to Palm Deira and to other new developments towards Dubai waterfront projects.
The construction of this line is expected to start after 2012.
Easy journey
Al Khaja said all the Metro lines would be linked to provide easy journey for commuters.
Dubai will have a total of 74.6km Metro network fully operational by March 2010. The 54.1km Red Line will be operational in September 2009 while the 22.3km Green Line will be in use in March 2010.
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