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Blue Line (Dubai Metro)

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Blue Line
Map of Dubai Metro Stations in black are open, stations in white are not, Dashed lines are under construction, dotted lines are planned.
Overview
StatusApproved
OwnerRoads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
LocaleDubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDubai Metro
Operator(s)Serco
History
Opened2016 [1]
Technical
Line length47 kilometers (29 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)

The Blue Line is a proposed line on the Dubai Metro network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is currently approved for construction. This was originally proposed for construction starting along with the Purple Line and completion in 2012. Due to the recession it was taken under reconsideration and the RTA have fixed a deadline of 2014 for completion of this line. The Blue line will run between Dubai International Airport and currently opened new airport Al Maktoum International Airport,along Emirates Road.[2][3]

Statistics

The Blue line will be 47 kilometres (29 mi), trains of this line will travel at an average speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph).[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ New Blue Line in Dubai Metro
  2. ^ Blue Line in Dubai Metro
  3. ^ Find out which new communities will be linked to Dubai Metro Retrieved Emirates 247, Published Sunday, May 04, 2014
  4. ^ Third line to be added to Dubai Metro project
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