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UAE Transport

Coronavirus in UAE: Dubai to halt tram, metro services from Sunday

It's a measure to stem the spread of COVID-19



All stations on the red and green line of the Dubai Metro are to be closed.
Image Credit: Gulf News archive

Dubai: Dubai Metro and Tram services will be suspended from April 5 until further notice, Gulf News can confirm.

According to a circular by Serco, which is responsible for the operations and maintenance of Dubai Metro, retailers have been told they will not have access to their stores during this period. All stations on the red and green line of the Dubai Metro are to be closed.

According to a circular by Serco, which is responsible for the operations and maintenance of Dubai Metro, retailers have been told they will not have access to their stores during this period.

All stations on the red and green line of the Dubai Metro are to be closed.

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The move comes as part of Dubai’s measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and as the UAE reaffirms its commitment to fight the coronavirus with the UAE National Disinfection Programme, which will continue from 8pm to 6am, across the emirates.

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