Dubai's two airports to be connected by new train line with five stations
Dubai's airports are preparing for a new era of connectivity after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced six bidders for its tender to design and build the Airport Express Line. The service will eventually connect Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The Airport Express Line will be 55 kilometres long and consist of five stations. The RTA is yet…
Dubai's airports are set to be linked by a new train line with five stations, as announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The Airport Express Line will eventually connect Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), a distance of 55 kilometres. The project includes five stations, with two offshoots connecting to the line at Jumeirah Village Circle Metro station, one in Business Bay and the other near Dubai Marina.
The tender for the design and construction of the line has been awarded to six bidders, all experienced in infrastructure projects in the region. This rail connection is part of Dubai's preparations for shifting airport operations to DWC in 2032, when the airport is expected to become the world's largest with a capacity for 260 million passengers annually.
Dubai is known for its ambitious rail projects, with the Etihad Rail Al Yalayis station opening at the end of next month and the Dubai Metro Red Line Route 2020 connecting to DWC. Other cities with similar airport connections include Shanghai and Seoul.
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