Officials from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority have confirmed that three metro stations would have their services restored sooner than expected. By May 19, 2024, Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq stations will be back in business as usual.
Dubai Metro Stations Reopening
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has declared the early reopening of three Dubai Metro stations, which had been closed for maintenance. The Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq stations are set to resume operations on May 19, 2024, earlier than the initially projected date.
In addition to these three stations, the Energy Metro Station is scheduled to return to service next week. This reopening comes after completing all necessary maintenance and testing jobs to ensure the station's operational readiness and safety standards.
The closures were necessitated by a severe storm that hit the UAE on April 16, bringing the heaviest rainfall the country had seen in 75 years. The storm caused significant disruptions, leading to the temporary closure of these metro stations to address and repair the resulting damage.
RTA’s Assurance of Safety and Readiness
The RTA has confirmed that comprehensive maintenance and rigorous safety checks have been carried out at the affected stations. These checks included operational tests on platform doors, lifts, escalators, and other essential service facilities to ensure they are functioning correctly and safely.
The RTA conducted a series of operational tests to verify the efficiency of the metro stations and their facilities. These tests included assessing the power of trains to maintain smooth movement between stations and conducting service frequency trials without passengers to ensure accurate metro journey times.
Continuous Support and Services
To further support metro users, the RTA will continue providing metro feeder bus services to the reopened stations. These feeder buses will operate according to the metro’s schedule, facilitating seamless passenger travel and ensuring the integration of various transportation modes across Dubai.
The early reopening of these stations, ahead of the initially announced date of May 28, highlights the RTA’s commitment to promptly restoring full metro services for the convenience of Dubai's residents and visitors. The swift completion of maintenance and testing reflects the authority's dedication to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and passenger safety.
The resumption of services at the Onpassive, Equiti, Mashreq, and Energy Metro stations marks a significant step towards restoring normalcy after the disruption caused by the April storm. With all necessary safety and operational checks completed, passengers can look forward to a safe and efficient travel experience on the Dubai Metro. The RTA's efforts to ensure the stations meet all safety requirements and operate at the highest standards demonstrate their commitment to providing reliable and integrated public transportation in Dubai.
