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A snapshot of tomorrow calling

A snapshot of tomorrow calling

Narain Jashanmal holds up his mobile phone in a coffee shop at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. In a flash, he is able to track where the nearest Dubai Metro station is or, by moving the device around as if it were some futuristic computerised eye, locate similar points of interest.

Dubai Metro breaks 3m passenger barrier in two months

Dubai Metro breaks 3m passenger barrier in two months

Dubai Metro has broken the 3 million passengers’ barrier according to statistics compiled by Rail Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) which revealed that metro ridership has hit 3,492,175 passengers lifted in two months from the start of operation on 10 stations on the Red Line on 09/09/09 up to 09/11/09.

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Metro sees nearly 3.5m riders since opening

The Dubai Metro has been a hit with riders, with nearly 3.5 million passengers travelling the rail line since it opened in September.

The RTA has said that it may increase the luggage allowance for Dubai Metro passengers if “tens of thousands” of users ask for it. Will you ask for it?

The RTA has said that it may increase the luggage allowance for Dubai Metro passengers if “tens of thousands” of users ask for it. Will you ask for it?

Officials at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) explained two weeks ago that Dubai Metro passengers are only allowed to carry hand luggage, but they would consider increasing the luggage allowance if a significant number of users call for it.

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Dubai Metro passenger number exceeds 2.5 million

The Dubai Metro has served over 2.5 million passengers since its launch on September 9.

METRO RIDE: 1,018,030 people travelled on the metro since it was officially opened on September 9 until Saturday. (ITP Images)

Dubai Metro passes one million passenger mark

More than one million passengers have ridden on the Dubai Metro since it’s launch earlier this month, official figure show.

Dubai Metro: Passenger numbers keep growing

Dubai Metro: Passenger numbers keep growing

Dubai: Dubai Metro transported 57,972 people on Thursday, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) statistics show.