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Work on Metro tunnels and underground stations progressing
The Roads and Transport Authority says work on the Dubai Metro is in full flow, and still on schedule for a 2009 opening.
- Staff Report
- Published: 17:40 May 28, 2008
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority says work on the Dubai Metro is in full flow, and still on schedule for a 2009 opening.
Journalists were shown how work in the tunnels and underground stations has progressed.
The Dh15.5b project will have its main depot in Rashidiya.
Video: Click here to watch the latest footage of the Metro tunnels
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