The first phase of the Dubai Loop has officially begun with the commencement of production for thousands of precast concrete tunnel segments
The first phase of the Dubai Loop has officially begun with the commencement of production for thousands of precast concrete tunnel segments. These segments will form the underground transport system’s lining, marking a significant milestone for this high-profile project.
The initial phase is estimated to cost around US $163mn and is expected to be completed in about 2-years. Unlike conventional metro systems, Loop is designed as an underground express transport network in which passengers travel directly to their destination without stopping at intermediate stations.
According to The Boring Company, the system functions more like an underground highway than a subway, with electric vehicles capable of travelling at speeds of up to 240km/h, compared with about 105km/h for conventional metro trains.
The design also allows stations to occupy a much smaller footprint – potentially as little as the size of 2-parking spaces – making them easier to integrate into dense urban areas, parking structures and residential communities, while helping distribute passenger traffic more efficiently.