US-based Parsons has been awarded a project management contract for Dubai’s $5.6 billion Metro Blue Line project. The firm announced that it had been appointed for the role by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Under the five year contract, the company is expected to fulfill various comprehensive project management services. These include design review, procurement support, and construction supervision. Furthermore, it entails testing and commissioning oversight and project handover management for the new metro line. The line is expected to commence operations in 2029. The value of the contract between Parsons and the RTA was not disclosed. The Blue Line will span 30 kilometres and include 14 stations, enhancing connectivity between key districts. These include areas such as Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City. Once completed, the line is expected to accommodate up to 320,000 passengers per day.
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Project Factsheet
Name: Dubai Metro Blue Line
Length: 30 kilometers
Capacity: 46,000 passengers per hour in both directions, with a train frequency of roughly 2 minutes
Tracks: approximately 15.5 kilometers underground tracks and 14.5 kilometers elevated tracks
Expected Completion Date: 2029
Contractors Involved: Mapa, Limak, CRRC, and Parsons
Significance: Advance Dubai’s urban mobility
The Scope of Implementation on Dubai’s Metro Blue Line Project
The scope of implementation on the Metro Blue Line project aims to align with Dubai’s vision to enhance mobility. The line supports Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan for sustainable urban mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded the project construction contract to a consortium that comprises of three Chinese and Turkish companies. This consortium comprises of Mapa, Limak and CRRC. Moreover, the completion of the project is expected to facilitate direct links from Dubai International Airport. It will also effectively connect key areas that lie along the route to the city. The line is also expected to have a capacity of up to 46,000 passengers per hour in either direction. Furthermore, it will have a train frequency of roughly two minutes. The Blue Line is also expected to serve approximately 200,000 passengers everyday by 2030.
Why Parsons Was Selected for the Project
Parsons has been consistent with its delivery as it has provided various services for Dubai’s transport infrastructure over the years. The firm has rendered services for key infrastructure projects in Dubai such as the Red and Green Lines. Furthermore, it has also facilitated the Route 2020 expansion of Dubai Metro, the Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre and the Infinity Bridge. Parsons has also shown its dedication in the implementation of more than 100 highway, bridge and tunnel projects across United Arab Emirates.
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