We delivered on our promises, says Sheikh Mohammed as Dubai Metro celebrates 2 billion passengers – News

A total of 129 modern trains operate at 53 stations, and the public transport system transports approximately 600,000 passengers per day

The Ruler of Dubai recalled on Sunday that the concept of the Dubai Metro was not familiar to the region when it was introduced, as the popular public transport system recorded a total of 2 billion passengers.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, celebrated the achievement in a tweet on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted in Arabic: “The district is not familiar with the idea of ​​the Dubai Metro. Its culture is unacceptable and its decisions are not agreed with by the majority of officials. But responsibility demands that we make unusual and Unacceptable decision. We delivered on our word and we did what we said.”

It has a fleet of 129 modern trains operating at 53 stations with an impeccable punctuality of 99.7%.

The Metro’s Red Line carried 1.342 billion commuters, while the Green Line served 673.531 million commuters.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the wisdom of the decision. He said: “In difficult moments of decision, the worst option is not to make a decision. It is in these decisive moments that the fate of nations and societies is determined.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that Dubai is able to build a world-class transportation network. The result of Al Maktoum’s vision.

He commended the RTA for its efforts to implement quality projects that meet the travel needs of the community. “Dubai Metro has become the backbone of the transport system connecting all major regions of the emirate, ensuring passengers travel safely and smoothly,” he said.

Highlighting the positive impact of Dubai Metro as a sustainable and environmentally friendly public transport solution, he said: “Dubai Metro is an important project for the community and reflects Dubai’s passion for efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable transport. Solutions. Dubai will continue to develop an efficient and reliable transport system that promotes smooth and safe mobility and supports the emirate’s overall development goals.”

The average daily ridership of Dubai Metro in 2022 will exceed 616,000, showing that the RTA’s efforts to increase public transport usage are succeeding.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Executive Board, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: “Statistics show that ridership on the Dubai Metro has continued to rise since the service opened in September 2009. Months later, the subway served 6.089 million passengers. By 2010, the number of passengers had surged from 38.089 million in 2010 to 69.007 million in 2011 when the Green Line opened. In 2012, the subway passenger flow reached 109.049 million, a year-on-year increase of 58 %. Passenger traffic was 137.759 million in 2013, and increased to 164.307 million in 2014, a growth rate of more than 19%. Subway passenger traffic continued to grow, reaching 178.646 million in 2015, rising by 191.325 million in 2016, and breaking through 200.752 million in 2017 Mark. As of the end of 2017, the cumulative number of subway users exceeded 1 billion since its opening.

“Passenger traffic in the Dubai Metro has continued to grow steadily, reaching 204.405 million in 2018 and 202.978 million in 2019. However, in 2020, when the world was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, metro passenger traffic has declined due to lockdowns and precautionary measures. decline, resulting in 113.626 million riders that year. As the economy begins to recover and life returns to normal, ridership jumps to 151.255 million in 2021. In 2022, the Dubai Metro will set a record high since its opening, serving 225.142 million riders, a growth rate of nearly 49 %. The total number of Dubai Metro users will exceed 2 billion by January 2023.” added Al Tayer.

The Dubai Metro is the longest driverless subway project in the world and is hailed as the flagship project of the RTA and Dubai’s public transport network. Composed of the Red Line and the Green Line, the subway spans 89.3 kilometers, connects 53 stations, and consists of 129 trains.