The Blue Line is a planned rapid transit line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will be the third metro line in the city, after the Red and Green lines,[1] with a total length of 30 kilometres and 14 stations, connecting the neighbourhoods of Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Al Warqaa, Mirdif, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, and Dubai International City. The line will have interchanges with existing and future metro lines and with the Etihad Rail network.[2]
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| Owner | Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stations | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | Rapid transit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System | Dubai Metro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator(s) | Serco | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Planned opening | September 9, 2029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line length | 30 kilometers (19 mi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | Third rail | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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There is a transfer station with the Green Line at Creek station and one with the Red Line at Centrepoint. Additionally, International City 1 is an interchange station between the Creek and Centrepoint branches. The Blue Line has its main depot at Al Ruwayyah 3.[citation needed]
The project was approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on November 24, 2023, with a total investment of AED 18 billion. It is expected to be operational by 2029.[3] The project aims to enhance the public transport system in Dubai and support the economic and social development of the city. The project will also serve the expected increase in the number of visitors and residents in Dubai. The project will be implemented by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the private sector.[4]
Construction started on May 1, 2024 breaking 14 grounds in Al Jadaf, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor Industrial, International City 1, International City 2 & 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Al Rashidiya, Mirdif & Al Warqa.[citation needed]
Construction edit
Construction of the Blue Line started on May 1, 2024 by Hyundai Rotem, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Nippon and CRRC.
Creek station: The track layout south of Creek station is modified to create a new extension and 2 additional platforms to serve the new line.
Centrepoint station: The track layout northeast of Centrepoint station is modified to create a new extension and 2 additional platforms to serve the new line.
As a result of increasing popularity of the metro, the new stations feature platforms wider than the ones found in the existing metro stations to cope with the greater ridership. The extension is 30km in length with 14.5km elevated and 15.5km underground. Of the fourteen stations, nine are elevated and five are underground. Additionally, it has a metro depot beyond Academic City in Al Ruwayyah 3, east of Academic City. The route is expected to have 320,000 passengers daily by 2040.
The extension is set to open on 9 September 2029 with service operating Centrepoint, Creek, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor Industrial, International City 1, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City stations. City Centre Mirdif, Al Warqa, Dragon Mart, Dubai Square and International City 2 & 3 will open on 1 February 2030, allowing the extension to be fully operational.
There are 2 direct routes to Creek and Centrepoint from Academic City which don’t require people to swap trains at International City 1. There will be a Y-junction at International City 1. A Y-junction joins all 3 rails together. Trains traveling from Academic City directly to Centrepoint and Creek will be able to travel direct without hassle of switching trains.[citation needed]
There is no need to change trains at International City 1 station Travel time between Creek and Academic City stations is 25 minutes and 20 seconds. Travel time between Centrepoint and Academic City stations is 17 minutes and 16 seconds.
Statistics edit
The line was initially supposed to run between Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport along E311 road, to be completed by 2012, but due to the financial crisis, it was put on hold. After the 2023 redesign, the line will be 30 kilometres long, with 15.5 kilometres underground with 5 stations, while the rest will be above-ground with 9 stations.[5]
Operation Phase I: Centrepoint, International City 1, Creek, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor Industrial, Auto Market, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City
Operation Phase II: Centrepoint, City Centre Mirdif, Al Warqa, Dragon Mart, Creek, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Square, Ras Al Khor Industrial, Auto Market, International City 1, International City 2 & 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City.
Route edit
Seven stations will be elevated, including one iconic station. Five stations will be underground, including one interchange station; and two elevated transfer stations connected to the existing Centrepoint station, the eastern terminus of Red Line in Rashidiya; and Creek station, the southern terminus of Green Line in Al Jaddaf.[6] The Blue Line is linked to fourteen stations: three transfer stations, one iconic station, six elevated stations, and four underground stations.
The size of an elevated station ranges between 8,100 and 8,800 m2, while Dubai Square station covers an area of 8,800 m2. Moreover, the size of an underground station ranges between 27,000 to 44,000 m2.[citation needed]
Dubai Metro Blue Line Station Details
The Blue Line features fourteen Gold LEED certified stations that include four underground, six elevated, two elevated interchange, one underground interchange and one iconic. The Blue Metro Line plan also includes two interchange stations on both Red & Green Lines, Centrepoint and Creek. The iconic station will be built at the Dubai Square Mall.
New Dubai Metro Route Map
Dubai Metro Blue Line extends around 30km, divided into two sections: 14.5km elevated track and 15.5km underground. The depth of the 15.5km tunnel ranges between 36m and 70m. Located between International City 2 and Ras Al Khor Industrial 3 including Al Rashidiya. The plan of the Blue Line also includes the construction of the metro depot at Al Ruwayyah 3 beyond Academic City.
| Branch | Code | Station Name | Opening date | Transfer station | Layout | Theme | Area | Length | ||
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| Main | Branch | English | Arabic | |||||||
| ● | 100 | Creek | الخور | Interchange with Green Line (Dubai Metro) from Creek (Dubai Metro) to Etisalat by e& (Dubai Metro) | Elevated | Earth | 18,400 | 438 | ||
| ● | 101 | Dubai Festival City | دبي فيستيفال سيتي | Dubai Festival City Mall | Elevated | Air | 11,000 | 170 | ||
| ● | 102 | Dubai Creek Harbour | مرسى خور دبي | Elevated | Fire | 10,700 | 170 | |||
| ● | 103 | Dubai Square | ميدان دبي | Elevated | Unique design by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) | 11,800 | 180 | |||
| ● | 104 | Ras Al Khor Industrial | رأس الخور الصناعية | Elevated | Earth | 9,700 | 170 | |||
| ● | 105 | Auto Market | سوق السيارات | Elevated | Air | 9,000 | 170 | |||
| ● | ● | 106 | International City 1 | مدينة العالمية ١ | Academic City to Centrepoint with Blue Line and from Creek to Academic City | Underground | Fire | 35,800 | 577 | |
| ● | 107 | International City 2 & 3 | مدينة العالمية ٢ & ٣ | Underground | Water | 20,000 | 236 | |||
| ● | 108 | Dubai Silicon Oasis | واحة دبي السيليكون | Silcon Central Mall | Elevated | Earth | 10,600 | 170 | ||
| ● | 109 | Academic City | مدينة الاكادمية | Elevated | Air | 9,100 | 170 | |||
| ● | 40 | Centrepoint | سنتربوينت | Interchange with Red Line from Centrepoint to EXPO 2020 and UAE Exchange | Elevated | Air | 9,900 | 247 | ||
| ● | 41 | City Centre Mirdif | سيتي سنتر مردف | Underground | Fire | 16,100 | 236 | |||
| ● | 42 | Al Warqa'a | الورقاء | Underground | Water | 17,500 | 236 | |||
| ● | 43 | Dragon Mart | سوق التنين | Underground | Earth | 19,100 | 236 | |||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Tesorero, Angel. "Dubai Metro to have new 30-km Blue Line". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Dubai Metro Blue Line: Where will it go and when will it open?". The National. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Pictures: What Dubai Metro's Blue Line will look like". Gulf News. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Sheikh Mohammed announces $5bn Dubai Metro Blue Line: First train over Creek, property boost, 30km new track, new-look stations". Arabian Business. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Buckeridge, Miles (2023-11-24). "Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Metro's underground Blue Line". What's On. UAE. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Tesorero, Angel. "Dubai Metro to have new 30-km Blue Line". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-10-30.