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The Dubai Metro Blue line
Dubai is no stranger to ambitious infrastructure projects, and the city is once again gearing up for a major transformation in its public transportation network. The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has set the wheels in motion for a significant development, the Dubai Metro Blue Line.
This new addition to the city’s metro network is set to bridge the existing Red and Green lines, covering a total distance of 30 kilometers. What’s even more exciting is that the RTA has opened its doors to contractors, inviting them to be a part of this game-changing project.
The heart of this project lies in connecting the red and green lines. The blue line will stretch for a total of 30 kilometers, making it a pivotal component of Dubai’s public transportation system.
Almost half of this distance, specifically 15.5 kilometers, will be situated underground, offering passengers a seamless, congestion-free journey beneath the city’s bustling streets. The remaining 14.5 kilometers will be elevated above ground, providing commuters with an opportunity to experience Dubai’s urban landscape from a unique vantage point.
Networking convenience
This extensive project is more than just laying tracks, rather it involves the construction of 14 stations. Seven of these stations will be elevated stops, offering passengers a swift and scenic ride. One of these elevated stations is expected to become an iconic landmark in Dubai’s metro system.
In addition to the elevated stops, there will be five underground stations, including an interchange station. The two elevated transfer stations will connect seamlessly to Centrepoint and Creek stations, further enhancing the city’s transportation network.
The contract
With the supply of 28 driverless trains, a depot to accommodate 6o trains, and further roadworks and constructions, this project is a holistic approach that ensures seamless integration of the ‘Blue Line’ into Dubai Metro’s urban landscape.
The metro expansion project seems to be in harmony with Dubai’s Urban Master Plan, unveiled in 2021, which anticipates an increase in the emirates population to 7.8 million by 2040.
The 20 minute strategy
The expansion of the metro plays a central role in Dubai’s strategy to provide residents with 80% of their daily needs within a 20-minute travel radius.
This initiative will include the establishment of integrated service centers and a concentration of population density around mass transit stations, contributing to a more accessible and efficient urban landscape.
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