Dubai Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun inspecting work progress as well as the compliance with the technical specifications in manufacturing molds for casting concrete slabs for Route 2020 project, which are being manufactured in South Korea.
For the inspection, a technical delegation from RTA comprising the project consultant and contractor, has made a visit to Korea to inspect the work progress and verify the compliance of the factory with the conditions, requirements and specifications of Route 2020 Project. The delegation inspected and tested the accuracy and quality of the manufacturing of molds, and verified the accuracy of their final assembly to ensure their compliance with the project specifications.
“The RTA is keen to use state-of-the-art technology in constructing its strategic public transport projects. It seeks to fulfil the highest global standards and specifications through collaboration with advanced countries in order to benefit from their long and diverse experience in this regard,” Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Younes, CEO of RTA, said.
Currently underway, the Route 2020 Project will link the Red Line of the Dubai Metro from Nakheel Harbour & Tower Station to the site of Expo 2020. In October 2016, Alstom-led consortium Expolink, also composed of Acciona and Gulermak, has signed the contract with RTA to design and build the Route 2020 line. The total value of the project is EUR 2.6 billion.
The project involves the construction of a 15-km-long line, of which 11.8 km of elevated metro line and 3.2 km underground metro line – branching off the existing red line at the Nakheel Harbour and Tower station. The project adds seven stations to the Red Line comprising a transfer station, a station at Expo, three elevated stations and two underground stations.
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