Tag: rail network
Would you like a metro service for Sharjah?
Stuck in Sharjah traffic and dreaming of a metro service for the emirate? Here is a futuristic view of a metro rail network for Sharjah created by an Emirati student
Dubai Metro project cuts energy consumption
The Dubai Metro project has cut energy consumption on the network by 25 percent. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has revealed that savings in electricity costs of around five million dollars have been made due to innovations on the rail network. According to the authority, power has been saved through the architectural design of metro stations, allowing more natural light into the stations.