Red Line (Dubai Metro)

Infobox rail line
name = Red Line
color = FF0000


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type = Rapid transit
system = Dubai Metro
status = Under construction
locale = Dubai, United Arab Emirates
start = Rashidiya
end = Jebel Ali Free Zone
stations = 29
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open = 9 September 2009 (est.)
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owner = Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
operator = Serco
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linelength = km to mi|52.1
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el = Third rail
speed = convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on
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map_state = showThe Red Line is one of the two lines on the Dubai Metro network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently under construction, and will have 29 stations spanning convert|52.1|km|mi|abbr=on|lk=on. The Red Line will run from Al Rashidiya to Jebel Ali and will travel along Sheikh Zayed Road for most of the length.

tatistics

The Red Line will have 29 stations, including 24 elevated (by means of a viaduct), four underground stations, and one at ground level. The line will be convert|52.1|km|mi|abbr=on|lk=on long, with convert|4.7|km|mi|abbr=on underground. The entire journey time on the Red Line will be around 60 minutes, travelling at an average speed of convert|110|km/h|mi, with 20-30 seconds stopping time at each station. The average time between stations on the Red Line will be 60-90 seconds. The Red Line will be served by 62 driver-less trains.

Notable stations

There will be two transfer stations, Union Square and the BurJuman Centre, where the Green and Red Lines will intersect, allowing passengers to change between lines. The Red Line will have a main depot in Al Rashidiya and one auxiliary depot at Jebel Ali Free Zone." [http://archive.gulfnews.com/indepth/dubaimetro/puffs/mid_left/10112170.html At a glance: Dubai Metro] ", "Gulf News", March 19 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.]

Extension

Extension of the Red Line is currently under design. It will be extended from the Jebel Ali Free Zone to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border, an additional convert|12|km|mi|abbr=on. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority is reviewing a plan to extend the Red Line from Jebel Ali to the Dubai World Central International Airport, which is currently under construction and expected to open with limited capacity in 2009.

Route

Below is a list of confirmed stations that have been built, are under construction, or have been approved for construction, with additional notes." [http://archive.gulfnews.com/images/07/03/18/19_ae_metro_map.pdf Dubai Metro Map] ", "Gulf News", March 18 2007]
*Rashidiya Maintenance Depot; Car Park for 3000 cars; Adjacent Bus and Taxi Stations
*Emirates Headquarters
*Airport Terminal-3
*Airport Terminal-1
*Al Garhoud
*City Centre
*Al Rigga
*Union Square Transfer Station
*BurJuman Transfer Station
*Al Karama
*Al Jaffiliya
*Trade Centre
*Emirates Towers
*Financial Centre
*Burj Dubai
*Business Bay
*Al Quoz
*Burj Al Arab
*Mall of the Emirates
*Al Barsha
*TECOM
*Nakheel
*Marina
*Jumeirah Lake Towers
*Jumeirah Islands Car Park for 3000 cars
*Ibn Battuta Mall
*Dubal
*Jebel Ali Industrial Area
*Jebel Ali Free Zone Maintenance Depot; Adjacent Bus and Taxi Stations
*Dubai-Abu Dhabi Border Future Extension

References