Dubai Roads completes the railway sharpening, maintenance and renewal program for 79 Dubai Metro cars

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has completed the maintenance and renewal of the metro cars and the sharpening of the railways as part of the annual preventive maintenance program that aims to enhance the efficiency, safety and sustainability of assets in the Dubai Metro. This program is consistent with the authority’s strategic plan 2030, towards Dubai’s commitment to sustainable urban transport, and consolidating The position of the Dubai Metro as one of the important vital assets in the emirate’s public transportation system.

The most important maintenance elements included sharpening railway tracks along the red and green lines of the metro, with a total extension of 189 km. Sharpening of train tracks is necessary to remove surface defects and restore the original specifications of the railway, which contributes to increasing the lifespan of these assets. These efforts reflect the Authority’s commitment to applying the highest standards of safety and quality for passenger comfort. In these works, the Authority used advanced sharpening equipment equipped with 16 operating stones operated by trained teams to ensure that the railway infrastructure remains safe, efficient and economical in the long term.

Renewal and maintenance of trains

The Authority has completed the rehabilitation of the train fleet, which consists of 79 trains, after covering a distance of more than 1.5 million kilometers since the inauguration of the metro. This program, which included the renewal and maintenance of trains, contributed to improving the rate of availability and accuracy of trip times by 99.7%, which places the Dubai Metro among the metro systems. The most reliable in the world. This process contributes to reducing the possibility of the need for future corrective maintenance, and thus contributes to reducing costs in the long term.

Hassan Al Mutawa, Director of the Train Maintenance Department at the Roads and Transport Authority’s Rail Agency, said: “The Authority’s preventive maintenance program is an essential foundation for our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability for the Dubai Metro, and by implementing initiatives such as sharpening railway tracks and rehabilitating the train fleet, we continuously ensure safety, efficiency and reliability.” The entire network, these measures contribute to enhancing the sustainability of the infrastructure, saving costs, and exercising environmental responsibility in line with our vision of a zero-carbon future Our goal is not only to achieve global standards, but we seek to formulate new standards for urban transport, and provide a safe, comfortable and reliable experience for passengers.”