RTA says works strengthen safety, efficiency and long-term Metro reliability
Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed advanced maintenance and comprehensive rehabilitation works on the tunnel infrastructure of the Dubai Metro as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational safety, improve reliability and preserve critical transport assets.The authority said the works support service continuity and aligned with international standards and best practices in the global rail sector.
According to RTA, the maintenance programme forms part of its broader vision for sustainable operational excellence through an integrated preventive and corrective maintenance framework powered by advanced technologies and engineering solutions.
The framework is designed to improve the efficiency of metro tunnel infrastructure, extend operational lifespan and maintain high levels of readiness and safety.
The tunnel maintenance and management programme includes:
- Periodic inspections
- Specialised cleaning operations
- Resolution of technical observations
- Rectification of operational defects
- Replacement and upgrading of ageing assets
- Continuous improvement initiatives to ensure long-term system performance
Over the past year, RTA carried out 51 specialised tunnel inspections under detailed operational plans. More
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