Nin-Yaaban Posted September 3, 2009 Originally posted by Amadeus: quote:Originally posted by Nin-Yaaban: It looks very modern, better than the Metro system we have here in Dc which were build in the early 70's. Someone mentioned bullet trains, but aren't they for long distance travels as apposed to short distances? Or it could be used for both? No fare evading now Norf, we wouldn't want to read about you here. I think the tragedy that happened a few months ago in DC made their trains lose credibility for quite some time They've been having quiet few of those lately. They had a maintenance worker get killed while workin on the tracks. And few suicides with people jumping in front of moving tracks. All in the last few weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 7, 2009 2 days to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baluug Posted September 7, 2009 You mean Dubai din't have a light rail before? Geez, even Calgary has one(that I've never needed anyways ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 7, 2009 ^The place is less than 40 years old saxib. They are quickly catching up though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Somalia Posted September 7, 2009 Originally posted by Norfsky: Yiiihaaaaaaaa!!! Now I can ditch the car now and then :cool: Looks dope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted September 7, 2009 Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: Do they have Internet connection ?? ,, Yes. The launch will be on 09/09/09 (watch it live on Dubai TV). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted September 7, 2009 I hope i will have time to watch ,,, what is in for me horta ? ,, nothing ,,, so probably i will continue watching "The pirates of the carrebian" movie ,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 7, 2009 Ngonge, I bet the District Line doesn't look like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted September 7, 2009 Nope but then again the district line has been around for a hundred years. (This is more like the Docklands Light Railway). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 8, 2009 ^true 1 day to go,,,,,,,,,, http://archive.gulfn ews.com/indepth/duba imetro/sub_story/103 46889.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted September 8, 2009 Norf, hopefully it won't be crowded with so many people wanting to take it on first day of service. Just remember to 'mind' the gap as they say . Take pics and post it here. Jaceyl whatever happened those pics you promised? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 8, 2009 ^Will do. Don't think it will be very busy as they are only opening 10 stations out of 29 (Red line). The rest will open in phases before Feb 2010 with the green line opening by June 2010. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 8, 2009 BEFORE September 22, 2004: Shaikh Zayed Road as it looked before the work on the Metro started. TODAY September 6, 2009: Shaikh Zayed Road today - with the Metro infrastructure in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted September 8, 2009 Sounds like fun, taking trains beats driving with all the nuts on the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted September 8, 2009 Originally posted by Nin-Yaaban: Jaceyl whatever happened those pics you promised? Kuwee ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
