Systra and Aecom are to take charge of transport planning, preliminary design and invitations to tender for the next phases of the extension to Dubai’s tram system.

The 14-month contract second and third phases. Phase 2 of the Dubai Tram will serve the town’s main attractions, including Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al-Arab, as well as the Mall of Emirates, the largest shopping mall in the United Arab Emirates. The route of the second phase is approximately 6km long and will have nine stations as well as a passing loop to improve service efficiency.

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