- Green Line (Dubai Metro)
Infobox rail line
name = Green Line
color = 008000
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type =Rapid transit
system =Dubai Metro
status = Under construction
locale =Dubai ,United Arab Emirates
start = Al Qusais-2
end = Jaddaf-2
stations = 18
routes =
ridership =
open = March 2010 (est.)
close =
owner = Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
operator =Serco
character =
stock =
linelength = km to mi|22.5
tracklength =
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gauge =
el =Third rail
speed = convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on
elevation =
map_state = showThe Green Line is one of the two lines on the
Dubai Metro network inDubai ,United Arab Emirates . It is currently under construction, and will have 18 stations spanning convert|22.5|km|mi|lk=on|abbr=on. The line will run through Deira andBur Dubai , generally running parallel toDubai Creek .tatistics
The Green Line will have 18 stations, including 12 elevated (by means of a
viaduct ), and six underground stations. The line will be convert|22.5|km|mi, with convert|7.9|km|mi underground. The Green Line will be served by 25 driver-less trains travelling at an average speed of convert|110|km/h|mph, and stopping 20-30 seconds at each station.Notable stations
There will be two transfer stations, Union Square and the
BurJuman Centre, where the Green and Red Lines will intersect, allowing passengers to change between lines. The Green Line will have a main depot inAl Qusais ." [http://archive.gulfnews.com/indepth/dubaimetro/puffs/mid_left/10112170.html At a glance: Dubai Metro] ", "Gulf News ",March 19 2007 . Retrieved on2008-06-17 .]Extension
Extension plans on the Green Line have already been approved and it has already been extended by about convert|4.9|km|mi from
Dubai Healthcare City toAl Jaddaf . The Green Line was initially designed to be convert|17.6|km|mi long, but it is now convert|22.5|km|mi long. [" [http://www.dpmnewsagency.com/doc_cont.asp?id=121000 Construction on the Green Line progresses] , DPM News Agency,September 11 2007 . Retrieved on2008-06-17 .]Route
Below is a list of confirmed stations that have been built, are under construction, or have been approved for construction, with additional notes." [http://archive.gulfnews.com/images/07/03/18/19_ae_metro_map.pdf Dubai Metro Map] ", "
Gulf News ",March 18 2007 ]*Al Qusais-2 Maintenance Depot; Car Park for 6000 cars; Adjacent Bus and Taxi Stations
*Al Qusais-1
*Airport Free Zone
*Al Nahda
*Stadium
*Al Qiyadah
*Abu Hail
*Abu Bakr Seddiqi
*Salahuddin
*Union Square Transfer Station
*Baniyas Square
*Palm Deira
*Al Ras
*Al Ghubaiba
*Saeediya
*BurJuman Transfer Station
*Oud Metha
*Healthcare City
*Jaddaf-1
*Jaddaf-2 Adjacent Bus and Taxi StationsReferences
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