Dubai Metro, the world’s longest automated driverless train system built in just 4 years.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (extreme right), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officiated the launch of the Dubai Metro on 9th September 2009.

T&A: The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Far East Office) has shared with us the launch of Dubai Metro, the world’s longest automated driverless train system built in just 4 years.

The Metro was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at 9pm on 9th September 2009 at the Mall of the Emirates station.

For those of you who’s been reading HWM the magazine, you would have read our feature story on Broadband in Dubai (Singapore & Thailand: July 2009 issues; Indonesia: August 2009 issue & Malaysia: September 2009 issue).

Anyway, the aim of the Metro System is to ease congestion, save travelling time, reduce air pollution, and deliver a modern and safe mode of transportation. Ten stations are currently opened so far but by February 2010, 29 stations will be operating on the Red Line with 24 elevated, 4 underground and 1 at grade (street level). (more…)