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Dubai Metro stations were also flooded

Abu Dhabi: Due to heavy rain, water entered the metro stations in Dubai. Al Nahda and On Passive Metro stations were flooded due to the rains of the previous day. The inundation caused significant disruption to services. The Roads and...

RTA Upgrades 165 Ticket Vending Machines Across Dubai Metro Stations

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the upgrade of 165 out of the 262 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across metro stations. The step aims to delight metro users by implementing several improvements and upgrades to these devices. Through...

Numbers to replace names of platforms at Dubai metro stations

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a campaign to change the addressing systems of platforms at metro stations. In a move, which is intended to keep pace with the latest international practices of the industry, RTA has decided...

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