The Dubai Tram can cater to 27,000 passengers daily, and will handle nearly 66,000 passengers once Phase 2 is complete. (Image source: RTA)
The Dubai Tram, a project carried out by Dubai?s Road Transport Authority (RTA), was launched by Sheikh Hamadan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
The new line will be built parallel to the international coastal highway and Jazan Economic City. (Image source: Ray Forster/Flickr)
The Saudi Railway Organisation (SRO) will construct a 660 km coastal railway line linking Jeddah and Jazan in Saudi Arabia
UAEs armed forces will secure Etihad Rails stations, depots, terminals, yards and railway tracks. (Image source: Etihad Rail)
Etihad Rail and the UAE?s armed forces have signed an MoU to coordinate efforts directed at protecting the national rail network and securing Etihad Rail?s key installations
The MoU will facilitate delivery of aggregates from the Northern Emirates to construction markets within region and abroad. (Image source: Etihad Rail)
GIBCA Crushing and Quarry Operations Limited has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail for the supply of raw materials to its distribution and export terminals
Phase 1 of the Dubai Tram is 10.6 km long, and will complement Dubai Metro as the new mode of transport. (Image source: RTA)
The final stage of work on the Dubai Tram will be completed by end of next month and tram operations are set to begin by November 2014
