Dubai Tram celebrates fifth anniversary

The tram lifted 28 million commuters since launched in 2014

Published: November 11, 2019 08:49 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Launched on November 11, 2014, the Dubai Tram is the first tram network in the region and the first in the world with air-conditioned stations and synchronised platform screen doors. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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RTA has announced to resume Dubai Tram and marine transport services from May 13 Image Credit:

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Covering 10.6 kilometres, the tram is served by 11 stations, namely JBR 1, JBR 2, JLT, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, Marina Towers, Mina Siyahi, Dubai Media City, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village and Al Sufouh Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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According to the RTA the tram helped reduce carbon footprint by 81 per cent. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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More than 800 cameras monitor the Dubai Tram operations, keeping an eye on the stations, inside the trams and on the tracks as well as inside the depot. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The tram has significantly contributed in integrating with other mass transit modes including Dubai Metro and helped reduce traffic congestion especially in busy areas, thus supporting tourism and entertainment in Dubai. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The Dubai Tram is the first tram network in the region and the first in the world with air-conditioned stations and synchronised platform screen doors. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The Dubai Tram is the first tramway project outside Europe powered by a ground-based electric supply system extending along the track, thus obviating the need for catenary cables. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The Dubai Tram has a fixed fare of Dh3 (Silver Nol) and runs from Sat-Thu 6am-1am and Fri 9am-1am Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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