Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro system will be the longest fully automated rail system in the world. It will consist of 2 lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. The Red Line (phase 1) is expected to be complete in september 2009 and will run along the Sheikh Zayed Road on a viaduct. The second phase, called the Green line will be built mostly underground and is scheduled to be completed in March 2010.
In total the Metro will have a total of 70 kilometres (43.5 miles) of lines, and 42 stations ( 9 will be underground stations). The Red Line will run for 50 kilometre (31 miles) with 35 stations from Jebel Ali Port, the American University in Dubai, through the city centre, and to the Airport Free Zone. The Green Line will be 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) with 22 stations from Festival City, through the city centre, Dubai International Airport Terminals 1 and 3, and to Rashidiya.
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