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Green Line (Dubai Metro)

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Green Line
Map of the Green Line in 2014
Overview
StatusOpen
OwnerRoads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
LocaleDubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini
Stations20
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDubai Metro
Operator(s)keolis
Daily ridership110,000
History
Opened9 September 2011 (limited)[1]
Technical
Line length22.5 kilometers (14.0 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electrification750V DC Third rail
Operating speed95 km/h (59 mph)
Route map

Legend
Depot
11
 E&
12
 Al Qusais
13
 Dubai Airport Free Zone
14
 Al Nahda
15
 Stadium
16
 Al Qiyadah
17
 Abu Hail
18
 Abu Baker Al Siddique
19
 Salah Al Din
20
 Union
 M1 
21
 Baniyas Square
22
 Gold Souq
23
 Al Ras
Dubai Creek
24
 Al Ghubaiba
25
 Sharaf DG
26
 BurJuman
 M1 
27
 Oud Metha
28
 Dubai Healthcare City
29
 Al Jadaf
30
 Creek M4 
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The Green Line is one of the two lines in the Dubai Metro network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It runs through Deira and Bur Dubai, generally parallel to Dubai Creek.[2] There are 20 stations on the line, spanning from Etisalat to Creek (numbered 11 to 30 in zones 5 and 6) covering 22.5 km (14.0 mi).[1] It was built by a consortium of Mitsubishi, Obayashi, Kajima and Yapı Merkezi.[3]

Statistics

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The Green Line has 20 stations, including 12 elevated (by means of a viaduct), and 8 underground stations.[4] The line is 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi), with 7.9 kilometres (4.9 mi) underground.[5] It is served by 25 driverless trains travelling at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), and stopping 20–30 seconds at each station. Trial running began in October 2010, with the line inaugurated on 9 September 2011 and opened to the public the next day.[6] The last two stations (Al Jadaf and Creek) were opened on 1 March 2014.[7] As of 2018, 19 trains are running on the Green Line and each of the trains has a capacity of 643 seats.[8]

The Green Line was initially 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) long upon opening, however following the extension from Dubai Healthcare City to Dubai Creek, the length increased to 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) long.[9]

Notable stations

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There are two transfer stations, Union and BurJuman, where the Green and Red Lines intersect, allowing passengers to change between lines. The Green Line has its main depot in Al Qusais.[5]

Union station is touted to be one of the biggest metro stations in the world. With an area spanning 25,000 square metres (269,098 sq ft), it has capacity to handle about 22,000 passengers per hour. Adding to the station’s credentials are two entry points, two levels, a length extending 230 metres (755 ft), 50 metres (164 ft) of width and a depth of 18 metres (59 ft).[6]

The biggest elevated station on the Green Line is the Al Qiyadah station along Al Ittihad Road near the Dubai Police General HQ. The station has a capacity to handle 11,000 passengers per hour in each direction.[citation needed]

The two terminal stations are Etisalat and Creek. The Creek station is within walking distance of the Al Jaddaf Marine Station, linked to ferries on Dubai Creek, including an abra boat service to the Dubai Festival City Mall across the Creek.

Extension

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According to Gulf News in 2014, the plan to further extend the Green Line to Academic City is fully approved, in order to better serve the interests of residents in the Silicon Oasis and International City area. [10] [11]

Route

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Code Station Name Interchange station to Layout
English Arabic
11 E& إي إند Etisalat Bus Station Elevated
12 Al Qusais اﻟﻘﺼﻴﺺ Elevated
13 Dubai Airport Free Zone المنطقة الحرة بمطار دبي Transfer to Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport. Elevated
14 Al Nahda النهدة Elevated
15 Stadium الإستاد Elevated
16 Al Qiyadah القيادة Elevated
17 Abu Hail أبو هيل Elevated
18 Abu Baker Al Siddique أبو بكر الصديق Elevated
19 Salah Al Din صلاح الدين Underground
20 Union الاتحاد Interchange with Red Line Underground
21 Baniyas Square بني ياس Underground
22 Gold Souq سوق الذهب Underground
23 Al Ras الراس Underground
24 Al Ghubaiba الغبيبة Underground
25 Sharaf DG شرف دي جي Underground
26 BurJuman برجمان Interchange with Red Line Underground
27 Oud Metha عود ميثاء St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai Elevated
28 Dubai Healthcare City مدينة دبي الصحية Wafi City Elevated
29 Al Jadaf الجداف Elevated
30 Creek الخور Interchange to Blue Line, Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station Elevated

References

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  1. ^ a b Al Ghalib, Essam (10 September 2011). "Dubai Ruler inaugurates Metro Green Line". The National. UAE.
  2. ^ "Dubai Metro Green Line". Dubai Online. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Japanese-led Consortium Wins Dubai Green Line Contract". International Railway Journal: 14. September 2006.
  4. ^ "Green Line". rta.ae. UAE: RTA. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  5. ^ a b "At a glance: Dubai Metro Archived 1 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine", Gulf News, March 19, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
  6. ^ a b "Dubai Metro Green Line opened on Friday". www.emirates247.com. Emirates24/7. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  7. ^ Libo-on, Lily B. (2 March 2014). "Dubai Metro fully functional; Al Jadaf, Creek stations open to public". Khaleej Times.
  8. ^ Staff Report (22 September 2018). "Photos: Dubai Metro to get first of new trains this year". Khaleej Times.
  9. ^ "Construction on the Green Line progresses Archived 24 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine, DPM News Agency, September 11, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
  10. ^ "Dubai Metro expansion latest: Red Line to Al Warqa'a?". Gulf News. 13 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Dubai Metro to have 70 stations by 2020". Gulf News. 4 February 2014.
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