International Railroad Discussion > Dubai Tram

I don't recall seeing anything on TO from the UAE so here goes. This is the only tram line in Dubai. I didn't even notice it until Yana yelled "Bruce, tram on bridge" as seen from  private tour boat. What a fantastic city. They also have an extensive metro system but we didn't find time to ride or photograph it. The stations however looked ultra modern, along with everything else there. Quite the culture shock after my week of steam photography in Poland, just posed on the Steam Board.

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Great photo. Dubai, you say. Water, boat, wall of buildings, and a tram! The stubby tram sections remind me of a design for an ultra-light rail vehicle that I sketched nearly 50 years ago when I was in college. I'd like to share your photo with my current students.
Glen Matteson
San Luis Obispo, California

Amazing scene, Bruce. Trams - palm trees -high rise!! Chris uk

And, no sewage system in Dubai.

tomstp Wrote:
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> And, no sewage system in Dubai.

Really?

have been on them a few times i always worried about stepping on the middle rail but nothing happened  the air conditioning is superb as is the commuter trains but they are always packed full of passengers day and night

Yes really, no sewage system.  Trucks pumped out bad stuff from a building  and hauled it several miles inland and dumped it.

November 2015 Trains Magazine covered this system.  I know some of you think that Trains mag is beneath you...........However I still read every issue and continue to learn.