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First Dubai Metro train to arrive in March

The consignment is a part of the 42 trains assigned for the Red Line of the Dubai Metro.

‘The first consignment is expected to reach the Jebel Ali Port by mid March. It is difficult to point out on an exact date at the moment. The trial runs for the trains are expected to begin in April.

The test track runs 11 km from the Ibn Battuta Station till the Jebel Ali Metro Depot,’ said Mattar Al Tayer, the Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA.

Each train in the Red and Green lines consists of five carriages capable of accommodating about 643 commuters. The coaches will have two classes, namely, the Golden Class and Silver Class.

The Golden Class is situated at the front of the train, comprising 18 deluxe seats with luxurious interior fittings, more spacious leather seats and panoramic view across the front window of the train. The coach, which includes a section dedicated to women and children is wide enough to accommodate prams and luggage to ensure safety and convenience for women and children.

The Silver Class comprises four coaches with 104 seats each. The multiple grab handles provide safe hold for standing passengers. The Greeen Line is expected to see completion in March 2010.

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