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The design of the new stations will be largely in keeping with those on the current network
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The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) Blue Line project will include 14 new stations and add 30km to the Dubai Metro network. All images: Dubai Media Office
The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in January last year, which identified easier commuting among its priorities to cater for a fast-growing population
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More than half, 15.5km, of the Blue Line will be underground
When completed, the Dubai Metro network will be 131km long, encompassing 78 stations served by 168 trains
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The Blue Line is scheduled to be finished in 2029
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The design of the new stations will be largely in keeping with those on the current network
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The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) Blue Line project will include 14 new stations and add 30km to the Dubai Metro network. All images: Dubai Media Office
The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in January last year, which identified easier commuting among its priorities to cater for a fast-growing population
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NKIKGZP4EJB4JNGRCAEDMOSK2E.png?smart=true&auth=8f93d7a2fab3a77aea66982c9699ebe539ef3e4ba4af403a116de93cbaa7a141&width=400&height=225)
More than half, 15.5km, of the Blue Line will be underground
When completed, the Dubai Metro network will be 131km long, encompassing 78 stations served by 168 trains
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6VSLXFKOB5FATO7HVXRAXPB574.png?smart=true&auth=6739862d7c48690cfc6e8351bb088c4df0303dc34fd4cf5a79ef79df5d7168a2&width=400&height=225)
The Blue Line is scheduled to be finished in 2029
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The design of the new stations will be largely in keeping with those on the current network
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The National
25 November, 2023
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