Hitachi Rail

02 Aug 2024

Dubai: The First Driverless Metro in the Persian Gulf

Case Study 2 minute read

These successes are among innovations and initiatives that both historical partners are collaborating on, continuously striving to realise meaningful technical innovation to increase metro efficiency, and passenger experience.

Alberto Parrondo

Hitachi Rail

Challenge

Combat congestion and boost productivity

Combat congestion and boost productivity in one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Slash carbon emissions and provide businesses with a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution of transport. Supporting the vision of its leadership to achieve their sustainable development goals.

Solution

Complete technology package 

A complete technology package including: SelTrac™ CBTC for reliable driverless operations, AI powered centralised platform that acts as a central command control centre, multi-modal ticketing and integrated telecommunications, security, passenger information systems and Automatic Train Control systems.

Impact

15% energy savings

In partnership with RTA, Hitachi Rail achieved significant 15% energy savings on Dubai Metro lines. Route 2020 (Red Line) successfully provided services for the 25 million visitors that attended the Expo 2020 event – contributing to Dubai’s objective of being the world’s smartest city.