Abu Dhabi

The Surface Master Transport Plan (SMTP), an important initiative taken by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in Abu Dhabi to develop a comprehensive plan for surface transport – including different modes for passengers and goods, such as roads, metro and light rail transit (LRT) – indicates the need for a high quality and capacity in a metro system in Abu Dhabi. With the support of tram and bus services in approximately 131 Km, the ‘Abu Dhabi Metro’ railway system is designed to achieve a decrease in traffic congestion on the road network, as well as providing optimal connectivity between Abu Dhabi Island and its suburbs and nearby communities such as Saadiyat, Yas Islands and Al Raha Beach.

TRAM 

The planned tram network is valued at $ 3,000m. The study was awarded to a Spanish consortium formed by Sener and TYPSA and is actually in its design phase. It is a tram line with a length of 48 km and 82 stations, designed for a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The study of Spanish companies aimed to design and develop a sustainable transport system to meet the growing demand for mobility in the city, improving the quality of life and maximizing social benefits

METRO 

The metro network of Abu Dhabi, still in the design phase, is estimated to have an investment of about $ 1.900m.

DoT is in the process of preparing a detailed coordination with international consultant leaders to ensure the implementation of the project “Metro Abu Dhabi” according to its schedule and technical specifications study.

The study will have 3 different stages distributed as follows:

◗ Stage 1: Feasibility Study

◗ Stage 2: Preliminary Design

◗ Stage 3: Final Contract Documentation and Tender Award

Under the main stages of ‘Abu Dhabi Metro Study’, the main tasks will include:

◗ The determination of parameters of the metro line covering its alignment, track rail systems and station locations.

◗ The selection of the optimal project urban insertion.

 The provision of capital, operation and maintenance cost estimates of the metro line.

 The project implementation schedule.

The revision of alternative options for design, construction, procurement and operations.

 The specification of optimal functional/output characteristics of the project to maximize its patronage and financial viability.

The  “Metro Abu Dhabi Studio”‘ will aim to carry out the planning of metro operations with the level of detail necessary to specify train technologies, track geometry, rail size, number of units of cars, maintenance and storage facilities, power stations, frequency of service, fare collection and ticketing systems. Finally, the study will focus on the development of a detailed timetable for implementing the project based on financial, technical, economic and updated feasibility studies.