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Monorail Cars for the Palm Jumeirah Transit System
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Built for | Nakheel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Main contractor: Marubeni Corporation |
| Route | Nakheel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Main contractor: Marubeni Corporation |
| Product type | Monorail cars |
| Year ordered, delivered or shipped | Delivered in 2009 |
| Launch of commercial operations | Opened in April 2009 |
Hitachi, Ltd. delivered four monorail trainsets, each consisting of three cars, to Marubeni Corporation, which was contracted by the government-affiliated developer Nakheel to oversee the construction of a complete monorail system called the Palm Jumeirah Transit System. The monorail serves the man-made island, Palm Jumeirah, which is being constructed and developed by Nakheel as a resort in Dubai, U.A.E. The line is about 5.4 km in length and links the island with the mainland. It has four stations — three on the island and one on the mainland.
In addition, the ATP systems were delivered by Nippon Signal.
The design reflects the fact that the trains operate in a resort, and incorporates the client’s design preferences, employing flowing lines for the many curved parts of the carbodies. The exterior and interior are both color-coordinated with blue and white tones to recall the island’s coasts and sky.
The line opened in April 2009 and is being given prominence as a new symbol for Palm Jumeirah Island.
