Dubai: If you take the Metro, your journey on the Red Line is going to get quicker from April 15. This is because passengers will no longer need to change trains at the Jebel Ali Metro station, which was an interchange station on the Red Line.
Here is all that you need to know about the changes announced by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Understanding the Red Line
The Red Line of Dubai Metro on one end has the Centrepoint Metro station that is in Rashidiya. End stations on the Metro are referred to as terminal stations.
On the other end of this line are two stations – the Expo 2020 Metro station and the UAE Exchange Station in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The route branches out at Jebel Ali station, which is referred to as a Y junction.
Currently, the route takes commuters from the Centrepoint Metro station to the Expo 2020 Metro station. If a commuter wishes to instead go to the UAE Exchange station, they need to get off at the Jebel Ali Metro station to switch trains.
How will the experience change?
From April 15, passengers will no longer have to change trains at the Jebel Ali station, after the new schedule is implemented.
Instead, if you are travelling from Centrepoint Station, you will be able to directly take the train to either Expo 2020 station or UAE Exchange station.
How will I know which train is going to my station?
According to the announcement by RTA, the terminal station information will be prominently displayed on information screens at the platforms and announced via public service announcements when the train arrives, making it easier for passengers to make sure they are going to the right station. Staff at the station will also be available to assist passengers and make sure they are getting on the right train, as per their desired route.
Also, since there are direct trains towards UAE Exchange and Expo 2020 stations, the timetable for the Dubai Metro has been updated by RTA. To view the timetable in detail, visit this link from the official RTA website - https://www.rta.ae/links/rail/rta-metro-tram-timings.pdf
