UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the green light for the project, estimated to cost 18 billion dirhams ($4.9 billion), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Blue Line of the Dubai Metro

The 30-kilometer line will involve the acquisition of 28 driverless trains, set to commence operations in 2029.

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CRRC, Alstom, and Siemens Mobility have expressed interest in participating in the project and plan to submit consortium bids for the upcoming tender.

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