The Dh15.5 billion metro project launched in October 2005 has entered its 19th month of construction work, out of a total of 49 months. Around 7,000 people are working on the project at different sites across the city. The number is set to increase as construction work on the Green Line is gaining pace. Major construction work is going on at the 52.1km Red Line between Jebel Ali Port and Al Rashidiya. Work continues round-the-clock at most sites and is on schedule. It is being completed in record time and residents will see a trial run of the train from June to August 2009, before boarding the train in September 2009, a report by the Gulf News daily said today.Once completed, some 87 trains will initially run on the Red and Green Lines - a total of 74.6 kilometres. It is the world's largest system, which will use fully automated and driverless trains. There will be a total of 47 stations (in addition to station on the extension lines). The Red Line will have 29 stations, including 24 elevated, four underground and one at ground-level. This line is 52.1 km long, including 4.7 km underground. The Green Line will have 18 stations, including 12 elevated and six underground. The Green Line is 22.5 km long, including 7.9 km underground.There will be two transfer stations ? Union Square and the BurJuman Centre. At the transfer stations, Green and Red Lines will cross each other and passengers will be able to change between lines. Work on metro stations will continue into 2008. All elevated stations on the Red Line will be completed by the beginning of 2008, while the underground stations will be complete by early 2009.Tunnelling work for the underground lines of the Dubai Metro started in February. There will be a total of 12.3km of underground metro line. A tailor-made tunnel boring machine (TBM) is being used to excavate the tunnel.The tunnel will cross the Creek at a depth of 11 metres below the seabed. The average tunnel depth will be 18 metres while the maximum will be 28 metres. A fully functional metro system will be able to carry about 1.8 million passengers every working day. The interior of the trains is based on a water and air theme and every train will have five compartments. Every train will have three classes ? The Golden Class (VIP), the Women and Children's Class and the Silver Class (economy). All compartments will have reserved wheelchair spaces for special needs people. There will be a policy of priority seating for elderly, injured, special needs people and pregnant women. The compartments will be equipped with audio visual devices. Visual and audio announcement facilities will be available to serve people, especially those with special needs. Clear signage will show the route map of the metro and other directions for passengers. A variety of safety devices, including closed circuit television in all trains will ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all. The metro system will not remain confined to the Red and Green Lines. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is working on designs for the Blue and Purple Lines. Source WAM
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