Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the early reopening of three metro stations: Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq. Originally scheduled for May 28, the stations will now resume service on May 19, 2024, following the completion of necessary maintenance and safety checks.
The RTA confirmed, “All necessary maintenance and testing jobs have been completed to ensure the stations’ full operational readiness and that they meet all safety requirements.” This early reopening comes as a relief to commuters after the stations were closed due to significant damage caused by heavy rains in mid-April.
The reopening process included extensive operational tests covering various aspects such as platform doors, lifts, escalators, and other service facilities. “Tests also included vital indicators of the power of trains to maintain smooth movement between metro stations, and service frequency trials (without passengers) to ensure the accuracy of metro journey times at the stations,” the RTA elaborated.
While Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq stations will reopen next week, the Energy Metro Station is slated to return to service shortly afterward. In the meantime, the RTA will continue to provide metro feeder bus service to facilitate passenger travel and ensure seamless integration of different modes of mobility across Dubai.
