Dubai Metro rain aftermath: RTA issues important update on Red Line stations
RTA urges Metro Red Line metro users to follow instructions and guidelines provided by Metro and Bus Station staff…
The UAE was hit with unstable weather conditions last week and the country is currently dealing with the aftermath. If you live in Dubai and bank on the Dubai Metro for transportation, take note of these updates which will affect your travel plans.
Dubai’s Roads and Transportation Authority took to their official social media platform, X (previously called Twitter) to announce updates and station openings on the Red Line.
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RTA announced the Red Line metro will operate from Centrepoint to Expo 2020 and UAE Exchange metro stations. However, it will not halt at Onpassive, Equiti, Mashreq and Energy.
For Metro Red Line users arriving from centrepoint Station, when you reach Business Bay and Al Khail Stations, the train will either be replaced or traffic will be diverted to Buses. This will ensure a smooth transfer to the following stations. We appreciate your understanding as…
— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 22, 2024
It added that passengers coming from Centrepoint Metro Station will be asked to disembark at Business Bay Metro or Al Khail Metro. From here, you will be diverted to another metro or a bus which will take you to the next station. The transport authority added metro timings are affected and to expect delays.
Passengers are requested to follow directional signs and to cooperate with Dubai Metro and RTA staff. We also strongly urge you to share information and details on your respective stations with friends and family to keep them in the know.
Dubai Metro services are fully operating on the Green Line in both directions.
We are monitoring any official updates and will let you know as soon as we have news.
UAE experiences the heaviest rainfall in 75 years
The extensive rainfall in the UAE yesterday has resulted in several business closures, with remote working and learning regulations issued for the rest of the week, as the country looks to recover from the impact.
In addition to the Dubai Metro, the large amounts of rainfall have seen heavy flooding across the country, closing roads and even halting operations at airports.