Tokyo, Japan - September 13, 2011 - The Dubai Metro, a fully automated driverless rail system serving transportation needs in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inaugurated the new Green Line. The line was constructed by an international consortium consisting of five companies: Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), Obayashi Corporation, Kajima Corporation and Yapi Merkezi Insaat ve Sanayi A.S. of Turkey. First Urban Rail System in GCC Region.

The Dubai Metro is the world's longest driverless rail system, with a total length of approximately 75 kilometers. Courtesy of Mitsubishi Corporation

The Dubai Metro, a fully automated driverless rail system serving transportation needs in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inaugurated the new Green Line today.

The Dubai Metro is the world's longest driverless rail system, with a total length of approximately 75 kilometers. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

The line was constructed by an international consortium consisting of five companies:

• Mitsubishi Corporation (MC),

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI),

• Obayashi Corporation,

• Kajima Corporation,

• Yapi Merkezi Insaat ve Sanayi A.S. of Turkey.

The Dubai Metro is the world's longest driverless rail system, with a total length of approximately 75 kilometers. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

The Green Line, which represents Phase II of the Dubai Metro construction project, first underwent construction in July 2006 and runs a total distance of 23 kilometers through the old city along the densely populated Dubai Creek.

The Dubai Metro - one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world - is a catalyst for tourism throughout the region as well as a vehicle for financial and economic growth. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

Initially, the line began operation servicing 18 stations, with the exclusion of two stations yet to be opened.

The Dubai Metro - one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world - is a catalyst for tourism throughout the region as well as a vehicle for financial and economic growth. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

Together with the interconnecting Red Line, which began operation in September 2009 connected by two stations, the two lines will serve transportation needs throughout Dubai’s urban center.

The road linking the crescent goes underwater but the Jumeirah Palm monorail crosses the lagoon. The project budget is US$400 million, with an additional US$190M set aside for the 2-kilometre extension to the red line of the Dubai Metro which runs along Sheik Zayed Road. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

The Dubai Metro is the world's longest driverless rail system, with a total length of approximately 75 kilometers.

Dubai Metro Map Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

It consists of the Red Line (the focus of Phase I construction, which runs between Dubai International Airport and Jebel Ali, a new area under development along the coast) and the newly inaugurated Green Line.

Dubai Metro Map. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Mitsubishi Corporation

The network is expected to ease Dubai's traffic congestion stemming from rapid population growth.

Deira pedestrians using an air-conditioned pedestrian bridge across the Abu Baker Al Siddiqi Road. Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

The five-partner Japanese-Turkish consortium has supplied the rail system and performed related civil and construction work since the start of Phase I construction in August 2005.

Dubai Metro Station entry Courtesy of 2dayDubai.com

MHI and MC supplied the complete rail system, including: rolling stock, Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems, power supply systems and rail tracks.

Dubai Metro Station entry Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Dubaiinformer / YouTube

Obayashi Corporation, Kajima Corporation and Yapi Merkezi constructed the tunnels, station buildings and substructures for elevated rail tracks.

Dubai Metro Station entry Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Dubaiinformer / YouTube

The consortium completed this six-year construction project as stated in the contract, enabling revenue service to begin on schedule.

Dubai Metro Station entry Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Dubaiinformer / YouTube

Many other transportation infrastructure projects are currently being planned in the Middle East region, including rail projects in Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.

Dubai Metro Station entry Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Dubaiinformer / YouTube

Leveraging the completion of the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines, MC now intends to move forward and proactively seek involvement in these upcoming projects.

Dubai Metro Station Dubai, United Arab Emirates Courtesy of Dubaiinformer / YouTube

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