Metro trains arrive in Dubai

The first Dubai Metro train engine and five passenger cars have been loaded aboard a cargo vessel in Japan and now arrived in Dubai.
Late last year, the same train exited the Japanese factory for test trials including climatic and operational speed tests at Mihara test track near Hiroshima.

The tests were conducted under the supervision of top RTA officials, including Mohammad Essa Al Rowaished, Director of Planning and Development.

The trains will operate at speeds of up to 100 km/h and will be driverless – trains will be managed from a central control room with only the latest electronic and computerised driver systems.

The Red Line is expected to be operational by September 9, 2009.