Downtown Dubai Tramway

Downtown Dubai Tramway
Overview
System	Tram
Status	On hold
Locale	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini	Downtown Dubai
Stations	10[1]
Operation
Owner	Emaar Properties
Technical
Line length	1.1 kilometers (0.68 mi)

Downtown Dubai Tramway is a tram system to be built in Downtown Dubai. The project was announced by Emaar, on 23 April 2008. The total cost will be AED 500 million, upon completion it will become the first of its kind in Dubai. It will have two synchronized services within one tram transportation system. The total length of Tramway will be 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi). The tramway of Downtown Dubai has been divided in two phase:

Phase I

The phase 1 will include a 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) twin track express link shuttle service line operating between the Burj place interchange station with Dubai Metro and The Dubai Mall. It is currently being planned. The one-way journey time will be 2–3 minutes with 1–2 minutes between trams. It was scheduled to be operational by end of 2009, but has been put on hold in July, 2010.^[2].^[3]

Phase II

The phase 2 will include 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) full loop, single track mono directional, clockwise commuter service operating from and to the Burj Place interchange station with Dubai Metro. It is expected to service all ten stations that network the 500-acre (200 ha) development. The complete one-way journey time will take approximately 8 minutes.

The line section from Burj Place to Burj Khalifa Boulevard will be supported on a viaduct structure and on bridges spanning two key roads, while along the boulevard the line will be placed in the centre of the road. The express link shuttle service line will be a fully automated, driver less operation.

See also

• Downtown Burj Dubai
• Burj Khalifa

References

1. ^ http://www.zawya.com/projects/project.cfm/pid050707055113
2. ^ [1], additional text.
3. ^ http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/projects/project.cfm/pid050707055113

External Links

• Gulfnews.com
• Ameinfo.com
• Arabianbusiness.com
• Skyscrapercity.com Thread 1
• Skyscrapercity.com Thread 2