Abu Dhabi tram explained

The government of Abu Dhabi is planning a tram system, as part of a broader long-term transport strategy.^[1] In 2009, it was suggested that the tram system would enter service in 2014; as of 2024, construction has begun on the project.^[2]

Network

A 340 km tram network is planned.^[3] The network will have three lines,^[4] focussing on the CBD, with connections to Reem, Suwa, Khalifa City A and B, Al Raha beach, and Saadiyat Islands.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abu Dhabi to launch consultancy tender for tram in 2 months - Transport - ArabianBusiness.com. 2010-12-12. 2010-12-12.
2. Web site: Abu Dhabi commences construction on ambitious Light Rail Transit Project . Metro Rail Today.
3. Web site: First phase of capital's tram system will be ready by 2014. 2010-12-12. 2010-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20121011003513/http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/first-phase-of-capital-s-tram-system-will-be-ready-by-2014-1.503038. 2012-10-11. dead.
4. Web site: Abu Dhabi DOT - Abu Dhabi Light Rail. 2010-12-12. 2010-12-12.
5. Web site: دائـــرة النقـــــل - خطة النقل الشاملة . 2010-12-12 . 2010-12-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706062318/http://dot.abudhabi.ae/ar/stmp/ar/ . 2011-07-06 .