Urban rail news in brief September 2010
Serco took over operation of the 5·5 km Palm Jumeirah monorail in Dubai on August 6. The privately-promoted monorail serving the offshore development had been operated by SMRT Engineering since it opened in May 2009.
Dubai non oil trade in H1 rises by 18pct YoY
He said that the timely launch of the Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport’s cargo hub, the fast expanding Dubai Metro and other infrastructure spending by the government which will generate further opportunities for businesses and investors alike.
Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE
Ibn Battuta Mall is also served by a Dubai Metro station just outside, which makes it very convenient for customers from all over Dubai to visit the place.
RTA – Dubai metro مترو دبي
Dubai Metro. The route from Noor Islamic Bank to Al Rigga.
Pay attention to nuts and bolts of Iraq’s future
The country’s boosters have predicted an urban Metro in Baghdad within 10 years. They are paid for such rosy assessments. Iraq, and particularly her cities, are recovering from one of the most ravaging periods in modern Middle Eastern history.
Al Tayer inspects Al Khawaneej Bus Depot
Al Tayer stated: “Al Khawaneej Bus Depot is considered a milestone in broadening and upgrading public transport network in Dubai Emirate; as it serves a plenty of Dubai Metro stations feeder routes, and passes across a number of districts throughout the Emirate”.
Construction and technology
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Opening of some Metro Red Line stations delayed
Low projected numbers of potential users and a lack of development surrounding some of the stations has led to a decision by the Roads and Transport Authority to delay the works, according to a report in The National.
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Dubai non oil trade in H1 rises by 18pct YoY
He said that the timely launch of the Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport’s cargo hub, the fast expanding Dubai Metro and other infrastructure spending by the government which will generate further opportunities for businesses and investors alike.
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Iftar on the Dubai Metro
Riding the Metro to downtown Dubai the other day, I wondered what happens when Iftar is announced. What happens if there is a malfunction and the driverless train whizzes past the station without stopping?
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