12 years since the opening of the "Dubai Metro"
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the operation of the Dubai Metro, which is one of the most famous and best metro stations in the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened the Dubai Metro on the ninth of September 2009 at exactly nine o'clock and nine minutes and nine seconds.
The Dubai Metro is one of the most famous and best metro stations in the world, as it provides many facilities and services for passengers, such as free internet, special cabins and facilities for passengers of determination, and the Dubai government has worked to provide the utmost levels of safety and security that comply with international standards to have a journey that has no unparalleled.
The Dubai Metro connects passengers to various areas with ease and speed, and its low cost makes it one of the preferred public transportation methods for many Dubai residents.
The Dubai Metro set a Guinness World Record in 2011, with a length of 52 kilometers.
The total number of Dubai Metro trains is 79, each of which is capable of accommodating 650 passengers.
The Dubai Metro provides many facilities, facilities and services for passengers, such as:
- Free Internet service, which provides full coverage of mobile communications. Wireless Internet access throughout the metro network.
- More than 3000 surveillance cameras in trains and stations to maintain security around the clock.
- A special police unit to monitor security and safety.
- A wireless communication system that integrates the metro with emergency units.
The Dubai Metro also takes into account the needs and comfort of all passengers, as there are a range of services available for easy access for all metro users, such as:
- Guided paths prominent on the floors to guide the visually impaired.
Clear audible and visual warning signals when opening and closing doors to trains.
Wheelchairs: Special places for wheelchair users on all trains.
- Elevators to all levels of the station.
Adequate indicative information displayed on the distributed screens.
It is noteworthy that the Roads and Transport Authority had recently opened two new stations on the Expo 2020 route, which consists of seven stations, with a capacity of 11,555 passengers per hour. The first of next October.
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