DUBAI: The Dubai Metro Red Line resulted in a quality shift in the integration of mass transit modes in the Emirate as it formed the initial phase of a project considered the first of its kind across the region. This line proved to be absolutely important in inspiring the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) personnel to vigorously proceed ahead with the completion of the second phase of the project represented by the Green Line, according to a press statement. The Dubai Metro Green Line covers the main business district of the Emirate and is poised to bring about a substantial integration of mass transit modes as three key metro stations on this line (Etisalat, Al Ghubaiba and Abu Hail) are being fitted with parking spaces for vehicles and public buses; offering metro riders highly comfortable services and easy access to their intended destinations,” said Adnan Al Hammadi, CEO of RTA Rail Agency. “The Green Line runs over a 23 km-long track that comprises 12 elevated stations and 8 underground stations; including the Union and Khalid bin Al Waleed Stations; which are the interchanging stations with the Red Line; enabling passengers a smooth transfer between the Red and Green Lines,” he said. “During the planning for the Metro Green Line, we worked with the dedicated work team comprising competent engineers of the Rail Agency towards developing an accurate and smooth mechanism for passenger transfer between the Green Line and Red Line platforms through providing them with all possible means ensuring their smooth mobility such as escalators and lifts. “There will also be display monitors in the two stations to explain trains traffic in order to ensure a streamlined transfer to the intended destinations. Likewise the Red Line, the Green Line is being fitted with footbridges to ease passenger movement in all overhead stations such that train commuters can easily move between the bus stops and taxi ranks at both sides of roads,” continued Al Hammadi. BM
