Tag: train
Train for pilgrims’ Makkah–Madinah travel by end of 2016
Buses will no longer be used for transporting pilgrims to and fro Makkah and Madinah when the Haramain Highspeed Railway commences operation by December next year, according to an official of the Haramain Railway project.
Commuters gasp for air on packed peak hour trains
Commuters on Dubai Metro are calling for more breathing space during peak hours as the daily train occupancy increases significantly.
$772m penalty for French firm facing Delhi Metro bribe charge
French power and transportation company Alstom SA has agreed to pay $772 million in penalties to the United States to resolve allegations that it bribed government officials in multiple foreign countries.
Dubai Metro celebrates 5th anniversary
Dubai Metro celebrates 5th anniversary. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority look back at the successful launch of the Dubai Metro, celebrate five years of first-class service and share a glimpse into the future of the Dubai Metro.
BEML extends gains post Rs 570 crore order from Delhi Metro
Shares of BEML was up nearly 3% to Rs 597on the BSE, extending yesterday's gains, after the public sector undertaking engaged in the manufacture of metro cars and defence equipment bagged an order worth Rs 570 crore from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for supply of 70 cars. It is already producing 92 cars for Delhi Metro
Two dead, 45 hurt in Moscow subway: Emergencies Ministry
Two people were killed when a train on the Moscow subway went off the rails between two stations on Tuesday, and up to 45 were injured, an emergency services official said.
Delhi Metro: Central Secretariat-Mandi House line opens
With an aim to ease the congestion at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk Metro station, a 3.23-km-long metro section from Central Secretariat to Mandi House station was opened for public on Thursday.
Breach in Dubai Metro security
With more than 3,000 CCTV cameras, a dedicated round the clock police force and a set of heavy penalties, the Dubai Metro is one of the safest in the world. Fines range from Dh100 to Dh2,000, depending on the nature of the violation, with using emergency buttons and exits attracting the highest penalties.
Dubai Metro Train – Timelapse Video
Hitch a ride on Dubai's spanking new metro system. We'll be going at around 800mph so buckle up!