The government of Abu Dhabi is planning a

tram A tram (called a streetcar or trolley in North America) is a rail vehicle that travels on tramway tracks on public urban streets; some include segments on segregated right-of-way. The tramlines or networks operated as public transport are ...

system, as part of a broader long-term

transport Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline, an ...

strategy. In 2009, it was suggested that the tram system would enter service in 2014; however, as of 2021, nothing has yet materialised. The

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is expected to cost around $5Bn.

Network

A 340 km tram network is planned. The network will have three lines, focussing on the CBD, with connections to Reem, Suwa,

Khalifa City Khalifa City is a residential suburb located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It is popular among renters. Subdivisions Khalifa City was subdivided into three areas: Khalifa City A, Khalifa City B, and New Khalifa City. ...

A and B,

Al Raha Al Raha is a mixed commercial, residential, and leisure area in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, located primarily in Khalifa City A. The area is situated between Umm Al-Nar and Abu Dhabi International Airport. Al Raha includes two primary sec ...

beach, and Saadiyat Islands.

References

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