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Applications for Metro Blue Cards to open in November

Applications for Metro Blue Cards to open in November

Personalised Nol permits with pictures can only be used by its owner on Dubai Metro.

The Dubai Metro has been experiencing operational problems since it launched on September 9. What do you think?

The Dubai Metro has been experiencing operational problems since it launched on September 9. What do you think?

The Dubai Metro transported 367,000 passengers during its first week in operation, and crossed the one million mark by the end of its first 15 days.

212,000 passengers ride Metro in first four days

212,000 passengers ride Metro in first four days

By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter    www.gulfnews.com Dubai: Despite disruption of the train service due to some technical hiccups and ‘misuse’ of the system by passengers, the Dubai Metro received massive response from public during the first four days of its operation. “It was very encouraging to note that more than 38,000 people rode the Metro [...]

Dubai takes risk on new rail – 10 Sept 09

Dubai has officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art metro rail system, in the latest effort to jumpstart the city’s battered economy. Several dignitaries, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Makhtoum, the vice president of the United Arab Emirates and Dubai’s ruler, were on hand for the unveiling of the city’s latest innovation in technology. But the system [...]