The Abu Dhabi Light Rail Transit (LRT)/Tram study will form an integral part of the Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP), a major initiative taken by the Department of Transport to develop a comprehensive transport infrastructure including different modes for passengers and freight.
The 340 km tram system is part of this ambitious and far-reaching plan that will meet the people's and economy's mobility needs as part of 'Plan Abu Dhabi 2030'. It is expected that the light rail and tram service will be operational in 2014.
DoT will work closely with the selected consultant to assess the feasibility of tram lines and assess the financial viability for the project; along with models of the initial design of the tram network and stations, vehicle size and technical specifications. The study will be conducted over a period of 18 months.
The light rail transit/tram system is considered to be one of the most important means of public transport for the capital thanks to large capacity, cost and energy efficiency, and ability to operate in densely populated areas.
Browse
related articles
The Department of Transport calls for bids for the capital's light rail/tram system study
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 28 - 2009 at 12:32
- PRESS RELEASE
The Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) announced the invitation of qualified local and international consulting firms to submit their bids to conduct a detailed study of the Tram project in Abu Dhabi, one of the future transportation projects in the Emirate.
Also consider reading:
Digg
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Browse
related articles
Log in to request more information from Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT)
Notes and media contacts
About the Department of Transport:The Department of Transport (DoT) was established pursuant to Law No. 4 of year 2006 to cover the entire value chain and ensure fully coordinated planning in all aspects of transport policy and development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in cooperation with all relevant local, regional and international stakeholders and partners.
The Department of Transport (DoT) was established pursuant to Law No. 4 of year 2006 to cover the entire value chain and ensure fully coordinated planning in all aspects of transport policy and development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in cooperation with all relevant local, regional and international stakeholders and partners.
For more information, please contact:
Mahmoud Elasheri
Public Relations & Communications Consultant, Department of Transport
T: +971 2 695 8327
Mobile: +971 50 755 2972
Four Communications
Margaret Flanagan +971 55 985 3378 / Mustafa Al-Sheikhly +971 55 985 3370
Posted by Nadeen El AjouTuesday, July 28 - 2009 at 12:32 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited.
Disclaimer:
Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com
Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site.
For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions
It looks like you are using a Mac - check out our 
Web Feeds