Dubai Metro
Check out the Development going on in Dubai.
Dubai metro is to be completed in 4 phases
A rapidly expanding population, plus increasing numbers of tourists (the target is 15 million annually by 2010) has placed great strain on Dubai’s transport infrastructure. Congestion is frankly horrendous. The Dubai Metro system, currently under construction, aims to ease this congestion and reduce passenger travelling time.
The 1st phase will be completed in 2009.
Trains will be driverless and include first class and women and children only sections. Extensive window panels will offer great views of the city.
Stations will offer taxi depots and park-and-ride facilities.
http://www.dubaimetro.eu/about.htm
Check out the Metro Test ride video.
Thats great for Dubai....Do is "Planning" something similar which means we are at least 10yrs behind. Maybe in 2018 ...maybe .....Qatar will have its first Train!!!
Dubai's Urban planning department is really very good, they always come up with innovative ideas.
They are also going to launch Water-Taxis.
Ramadan on its Way.......:)