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Dubai Dubai rail
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 03:27 AM UTC
Is there a rail service from the international airport operating as yet?
RodDixon
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 09:43 AM UTC
No Rod, the Metro first section doesn't open until September.

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colin_bramso
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:29 AM UTC
Yeah its 09.09.09. :-)

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37SingleMaleInDubai1
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 08:09 PM UTC
They're working desperately for that Amir, having committed to the date publicly many times, but I think they're a bit behind the deadline! I saw a train test running along SZR elevated section today by Mall of the Emirates, but there's a lot of work still to do on the stations.

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colin_bramso
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 02:59 PM UTC
Very true Colin, financial squeeze has affected everything :-)

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37SingleMaleInDubai1
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 07:48 AM UTC
Not just the financial squeeze... just poor planning as well.
I'd be very impressed if they manage to fully launch the metro in September.

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JessH
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 08:11 AM UTC
they will manage, too many V.I.P. and things involved. It must start 09/09/09.
Maybe not 100% like many times it happens when a new metro line start, but it will begin that day.

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cgf
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Dubai Re: Dubai rail
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 09:33 AM UTC
The contractors need to start operating on 09.09.09 or else they will be fined. I heard it will be 1,000,000 EAD per day!

But I suggest take a bus just outside the airport. Ask the driver which direction you are going. Most of the bus drivers are tourist friendly! Good luck!

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