Dubai’s second rail line opens

Exactly two years after the inauguration of its partially underground driverless rail system, known as the 'red line' and serving the current international airport, Dubai Metro has opened its 'green line' serving the Dubai Creek on both banks.  Initially 15 miles long the line has 18 stations, with two more to open. 

At this stage, with a total length of 43 miles it vies with London’s DLR as the world’s longest fully automatic railway system, but there are plans for further extensions.  It is partially underground.

The new line is expected to carry 120,000 passengers daily, the original track now up to around 180,000.  The system is operated by the British company Serco.

Purple and blue lines are planned but these are dependant on the completion of the new Al Maktoum International Airport which is the terminal for both lines.  Work has not yet started. http://dubaimetro.eu

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